According to the same source, 48 new recoveries were registered over the given period, taking the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients to 4,686, while the number of fatalities stands at 198.
The suspected cases excluded following negative tests have reached 134,698, the source adds.
The ministry urges citizens to observe rules of hygiene, implement the precautionary measures issued by the public authorities, act with responsibility and show patriotism.