Interferon lambda binds receptors on surfaces of cells that activate antiviral defence mechanisms.

Active cases drop to 9,982 as 253 recover from illness. 

Health director-general says the number of categories one and two patients rises by 20%.

South Korean news outlets report Pyongyang residents stocking up in anticipation of the order.

No virus-linked deaths were reported, data show.

Active caseload continues to fall with recoveries outpacing fresh infections.

Health DG says non-critical, ICU bed usage lower by 2% each from last week.

Widespread scepticism over official data.

Selangor tops number of infections with 84.

Selangor posts highest number of fresh infections — 98 cases.  

Active cases decline to 10,377. 

Active cases rise to 10,390 as 304 patients recover from the illness. 

Authorities optimistic over declining trend of Covid-19 cases in the state.

No fatalities registered in the past 24 hours.