According to the same source, 76 new recoveries were registered over the given period, bringing the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients to 669, while 161 people died from coronavirus complications since the start of the outbreak.

The suspected cases excluded following negative tests have reached 24,301, the source adds.

The ministry urges citizens to observe rules of hygiene, implement the precautionary measures issued by the public authorities, act with responsibility and show patriotism.