Virus death toll rises to 51, infections at 8,611

The Health Ministry says 51 people have died of the coronavirus, raising the death toll by two since last night.

There is no immediate information on the latest victims.

In its morning roundup, the ministry says 8,611 are infected with the virus. Of them, 141 are in serious condition, including 107 on ventilators. Another 191 are in moderate condition.

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