Malaysia reports 13,754 new COVID-19 cases, 116 new deaths

Malaysia reported another 13,754 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Thursday, raising the national total to 2,156,678, according to the health ministry.
Ukraine announces compulsory vaccination for civil servants, education workers
The Ukrainian government announced Wednesday that it will introduce a compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for civil servants and education workers.
Brazilian president in isolation after contact with COVID-19-positive aide
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will remain in isolation for the next five days due to contact with Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga, who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Iran reports 17,433 daily COVID-19 cases, 5,477,229 in total
Iran's health ministry on Wednesday reported 17,433 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country's total infections to 5,477,229.
Malaysia reports 14,990 new COVID-19 cases, 487 new deaths
Malaysia reported another 14,990 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Wednesday, bringing the national total to 2,142,924, according to the health ministry.
Brazilian minister tests positive in New York
A Brazilian Cabinet minister who accompanied President Jair Bolsonaro to the United Nations in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mongolia logs 3,416 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
The number of COVID-19 cases in Mongolia rose by 3,416 over the past 24 hours to 283,956, with the death toll added by 14 to 1,146, the health ministry said on Wednesday.