COVID figures move up with 532 new cases and 23 deaths

COVID figures move up with 532 new cases and 23 deaths

November 17, 2021   06:48 pm

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry says that another 532 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (November 17).

The new development moved the total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the country thus far to 553,526.

According to official figures, the number of virus-infected patients currently under treatment stands above 14,300. Meanwhile, the total recoveries count is now at 525,188.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of Health Services has confirmed 23 new coronavirus-related deaths for November 16, pushing the death toll in the country due to the virus infection to 14,057.

The deaths confirmed today include 13 males and 10 females, according to the Department of Government Information.

Two of the victims are between the ages 30-59 years and the remaining 21 are in the age group of 60 years and above.

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