Nearly 2,100 new coronavirus infections over last 24 hours

Figures released by the Health Ministry show that there have been 2,091 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in the last 24 hours, as daily infection numbers continue to tick up after sliding slightly downward in recent weeks.

The number of deaths rises to 858, two more than an update this morning, but 14 more than 24 hours ago.

There are 427 patients in serious condition, including 121 being treated on ventilators.

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