The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 210 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total to 1024.
MoHAP reported that majority of these cases are those who did not follow proper quarantine procedures and proper social distancing.
The country also reported the highest number of recoveries to date at 35, with the total number of recovered patients in the country now at 96.
MoHAP advises the general public to adhere to the preventative health and personal hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
It noted basic protective measures such as the frequent washing of hands, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or into ones elbow, and to seek early medical care if symptoms of fever, cough and difficulty in breathing arise.
The Ministry also advised individuals with respiratory illness symptoms to avoid mixing in crowded places. It also called on members of the public to seek information from official sources, and avoid spreading misinformation.
