The Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday confirmed 53 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus infection.

This brings the total number of cases in the country to 664.

The ministry also announced the death of a 67-year-old injured Asian, who had pre-existing illnesses such as heart disease, blood pressure and diabetes. The total number of deaths in the country because of Covid-19 now stands at six.

The new cases include one each from Algeria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Iran, Kuwait, Switzerland, Turkey, the Philippines, Italy, France, America and two people from Egypt, Nepal, three people from Britain, four people from the UAE, and as many as 31 people from India.

All patients are now stable and receiving necessary treatment.

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