The Ministry of Health says 1,022 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (July 04). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster which has registered 257,439 positive cases since mid-April. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far 265,079. The recoveries count climbed to 233,317 today with 1,323 patients who were under medical care for novel coronavirus returning to health. The new victims confirmed today include 20 females and 25 males, the Department of Government Information said.

Source: The Nation July 04, 2021 13:52 UTC