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Malaysian Prime Minister Says COVID Restrictions to Be Eased

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   Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced Friday the
   government would ease the COVID-19 containment restrictions in the
   country Monday, allowing most businesses to reopen.

   In a televised announcement, he said almost all economic sectors would
   be allowed to reopen, and activities will be allowed to restart, while
   following strict precautions to avoid a potential new spread of the
   coronavirus.

   Restaurants will be allowed to reopen but must follow social distancing
   guidelines. Movie theaters and bars will remain closed, as will
   schools. Group sports involving body contact remain banned.

   As of late Thursday, Malaysia, a nation of about 32 million people,
   reported 100 COVID-19 related deaths and about 6,000 confirmed cases.

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