Covid-19 - More recovery than new cases; 608 new cases and 685 recoveries

IIK Staff Reporter

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kuwait today recorded more recovery than new cases. The country recorded 608 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the last 24 hours, while Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Sabah confirmed recovery of 685 patients.

The total corona virus infection in the country reached 22,575 and the total number of recoveries so far reached 7,306.

In the last 24 hours, country also recorded seven new death bringing the total deaths hit 172.

Today's cases includes 200 Indians, 146 Kuwaiti Citizens, 78 Egyptians and 38 Bangladeshi residents.

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh residential area reported 49 cases, Hawalli 37, Farwaniya 48 and Khaitan reported 38 cases.

Those currently receiving treatment at hospitals reached 15,097 patients, said the spokesperson, adding that a number of 2,395 swabs were taken in the last 24 hours.

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