New Delhi (NVI): Afghanistan witnessed a rise in coronavirus cases with 759 new cases, taking the overall tally to 16,509 across the country, according to Afghan media reports
In the past 24 hours, five patients have died due to COVID-19 virus in the country.
Among the fresh cases, 266 were reported in Kabul, the country’s hardest-hit area.
In addition, 212 positive cases were reported in Herat, 66 in Paktia, 39 in Balkh, 34 in Nangarhar, 27 in Baghlan, 21 in Bamiyan, 25 in Khost, 18 in Faryab, 17 in Takhar, 18 in Ghazni.
Likewise, four cases in Parwan, two in Samangan, seven in Kapisa a three in Badakhshan.
The Ministry of Public Health said 1,450 people have recovered while 270 died from the respiratory disease in Afghanistan.
So far, 35,921 people have been tested for Covid-19 in the country, as per media reports.
Meanwhile, the Afghan officials urged people to wear face masks in crowded places, practice social distancing and maintain personnel hygiene.
