Number of people infected with COVID-19 reached 1,662

11:02 | 13.04.2020 Category: Social

Chisinau, 13 April /MOLDPRES/- So far, 1,662 cases of COVID-19 infection are registered in the Republic of Moldova, 121 of which are of import and 1,541 with local transmission. Minister of Health, Labor and Social Protection Viorica Dumbrăveanu made the statement today.

In serious condition there are 168 persons, average gravity about 470 persons. "Yesterday, 13 other people were released, so the number of cases treated reached 107. Unfortunately, we have 33 deaths," said Dumbrăveanu.

The minister noted that this week the institution will conduct several online meetings with local public authorities to discuss COVID-19 prevention measures.

On 17 March-15 May, state of emergency is declared in Moldova. Several localities in Ștefan Vodă, Hâncești and Soroca were under quarantine, the exits and entrances from these locations are blocked.

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