THE country on Saturday recorded 159 new Covid-19 cases, while death counts are yet to be compiled.
This brings the total number of Covid cases to 6,813 and 93 Covid-19 deaths registered in the country.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), National Health Emergency Operation Center, Incident Controller Dr Nemia Bainivalu confirmed this yesterday, during a health weekly covid-19 talkback show.
“In the past 24 hours, we have 159 new cases recorded in Honiara and the provinces.
“It brings the total number registered cases to 6, 813,” Dr Bainivalu said.
He said to date; they are yet to compile data of the new Covid-19 related deaths.
He added so far 93 deaths were recorded.
Meanwhile, Dr Bainivalu said the ministry has also realized that some deaths might occur in Honiara and the provinces but have not been recorded.
That said, he encourages any person that come across such deaths to report it to responsible health authorities nearest to you.
By ESTHER NURIA
Newsroom, Honiara
