A motorcyclist wearing face mask rides past the Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 20, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua)

Bangkok (People’s Daily) - Malaysia reported 130 new cases and 3 deaths related to the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 2,161, and death to 26, according to the country’s health ministry. 

So far, 259 patients have recovered from the disease caused by the virus. Fifty-four are in critical condition.