Three more deaths, 60 new COVID-19 infections

Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2020. 6:45 pm CST.

By BBN Staff: The national total for COVID-19 deaths falls just below 180 today, after three more reported deaths connected to the virus.

The latest update on the COVID-19 situation, prepared by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), says that the latest deaths put the national total at 179 and gives the country a fatality rate of 2.23.

The Ministry reported 60 newly-confirmed cases today, which came from a sample batch of 298. Of those new cases, 31 of them were females and 29 of them were males.

The Ministry is investigating another 337 suspected cases.

There are 32 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 and four in intensive care. There were also 69 newly-reported recoveries.

“Please remember isolation of all suspected and confirmed cases. Monitor your symptoms and only leave home to access medical care. Wear your mask properly and practice physical distancing. Let us join forces in the fight against COVID-19,” the MOHW said.

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