ALGIERS- A total of 2162 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19), 1064 recoveries and ten deaths have been reported over the last 24 hours in Algeria, the Ministry of Health said Thursday in a statement.
The total number of confirmed cases, thus, amounted to 245015 cases, that of deaths to 6523, while the number of cured patients has increased to 162743.
In addition, 46 patients are currently in intensive care, added the same source.
The Ministry of Health recalled that the current epidemiological situation requires all citizens to be vigilant and abide by the rules of hygiene and physical distance, while insisting on respect for wearing a mask.
Following the rise in Covid-19 cases, Algeria has decided to close its schools for ten days.
In a related context, the number of flights from and to Algeria could soon be reduced due to the rebound in Covid-19 contamination cases.
In December, Algeria started requiring a vaccine passport to enter many public venues, seeking to boost the country’s inoculation rate.
The pass is also required for anyone entering or leaving Algeria, as well as for entering sports facilities, cinemas, theatres, museums, town halls and other sites such as hammams.
