New figures published by the Health Ministry show the number of new coronavirus cases thus far on Tuesday below 400, even as testing levels remain high.
The ministry says only 2.9 percent of over 26,000 tests have come back positive, the lowest figure in months, aside from Saturday, which saw both lower testing and fewer confirmed cases.
The numbers, which were current as of 6:52 p.m. are liable to change once more information becomes available, but are the latest signs of optimism after a month-long lockdown meant to curb runaway infection rates.
The death toll has continued to rise though, with another 10 fatalities bringing it to 2,278.
There are 22,854 active cases, of which 616 are in serious condition. The number of people on ventilators rises slightly to 234.
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