HEALTH

Coronavirus: 155 new cases, 109 recoveries, 9 deaths

ALGIERS- A total of 155 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19), 109 recoveries and nine deaths have been reported over the last 24 hours in Algeria, the ministry of Health said Monday in a statement.

The number of confirmed cases in Algeria amounts to 202,877, including the 155 new cases in the last 24 hours, the number of deaths to 5,786 and that of recovered patients to 138,961, the statement said.

In addition, 18 patients are under intensive care, according to the statement.

The statement added that 25 provinces have had no positive cases in the last twenty-four hours, 24 others have reported between one and nine cases while six 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.