HEALTH

Coronavirus: 98 new cases, 81 recoveries, 2 deaths

ALGIERS- A total of 98 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19), 81 recoveries and two deaths have been reported over the last 24 hours in Algeria, the ministry of Health said Saturday in a statement.

The number of confirmed cases in Algeria amounts to 204,695, including the 98 new cases in the last 24 hours, the number of deaths to 5,855 and that of recovered patients to 140,319, the statement said.

In addition, 14 patients are under intensive care, according to the statement.

The statement added that 27 provinces have had no positive cases in the last twenty-four hours, 19 others have reported between one and nine cases while two provinces have recorded at least 10 cases.

The ministry stressed that the current epidemiological situation requires vigilance and observation of the rules of hygiene and physical distancing.

It recalled the obligation of compliance with the lockdown measures and wearing of masks.