Coronavirus: 1,731 new cases and 1,898 recoveries reported
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Coronavirus: 1,731 new cases and 1,898 recoveries reported

June 21, 2021   06:45 pm

The Ministry of Health says that another 1,731 persons have tested positive for novel coronavirus today (21).

All new cases are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster.

This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the so far to 241,420.

Meanwhile the Ministry of Health also confirmed that 1,898 patients being treated for Covid-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery.

This brings the total number of Covid-19 recoveries in the country to 207,287.

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