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11 new virus cases

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Eleven new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, five females and six males, were diagnosed by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.

A total of 739 tests were carried out on Sunday, July 18. There are currently 151 people in isolation. Since March last year, confirmed COVID-19 cases have moved to 4 269 (2 071 females and 2 198 males). The viral illness has claimed 48 lives.

The public health laboratory has conducted 202 157 tests. The number of first doses administered under the National Vaccination Programme is 98 206.

Additionally, 73 427 people have received second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. This number represents 27.1 per cent of the population. (BGIS)

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