Daily Covid-19 cases count hits 1,273 today

Daily Covid-19 cases count hits 1,273 today

February 19, 2022   10:18 pm

The Health Ministry says that another 1,273 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, bringing the total infections registered in the country thus far to 635,606. 

According to official figures, 596,891 positive cases have recovered.

Following the new development, the number of virus-infected people who are undergoing treatment moved to 22,746. Meanwhile, the death toll stands at 15,969.

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