New Delhi (NVI): The coronavirus cases in Afghanistan saw a rise of 793 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 26,310, according to Afghan media reports.
According to country’s Ministry of Public Health, 13 people lost their lives over the past 24 hours and 381 more recovered.
Among the new COVID-19 reported in last 24 hour cases, the highest count was reported in Kabul with 460, followed by Badakhshan with 61 cases.
In addition, 59 cases were reported in Takhar. 58 in Bamiyan, 34 in Logar, 34 in Baghlan, 28 in Paktia, 13 in Laghman, 13 in Kandahar, 10 in Zabul, 6 in Parwan, 6 in Helmand, 4 in Kunduz and 2 in Nimroz.
However, no new cases were reported in Herat as COVID-19 testing has been inactive for the last three days.
In terms of fatalities, the ministry reported three COVID-19 deaths in Kabul, three in Wardak, two in Paktia, two in Helmand, one in Kunduz, one in Kunar, and one in Zabul
At least, 59,172 people have been tested for coronavirus in the country, as per the reports.
So far, 5,508 patients have been cured or discharged, while 491 died from the pandemic.
