Afghanistan registers 2,313 new COVID-19 positive cases with 101 deaths
KABUL, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A total of 2,313 new COVID-19 positive cases have been registered in Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, taking the number of COVID-19 affected patients to 98,844 in the country, a statement from the Public Health Ministry said Thursday.
According to the statement, 101 patients have died due to the disease over the same period, taking the number of COVID-19 related deaths to 3,943 since February last year in Afghanistan.
The spread of COVID-19 has been on a constant rise in the conflict-battered country with over 1,500 daily positive cases on Wednesday and Tuesday.
A total of 301 patients have recovered over the past 24 hours, bringing the number of recovered ones to 62,698 in the country, the statement added.
The public health ministry has warned Afghans to respect the security measures and guidelines of health clinics to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks in public buses and crowded areas. Enditem