A member of Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department sprays his colleague after disinfection operation as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, in Karak, outside Kuala Lumpur, Pahang state on April 18, 2020. (Photo: AFP)

Bangkok (People's Daily) - Malaysia reported 57 new cases and 3 death related to the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 5,482, and deaths to 92, according to the country's health ministry.

So far, 3,349 patients have recovered from the disease caused by the virus, and 43 are in critical condition.