In the Molecular Biology laboratories, 40,200 samples were analyzed to detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Of 16,449 active cases nationwide, 16,403 have a stable clinical condition, and 46 people remain in intensive care units, including 17 in critical condition and 29 who are reported in a serious state.

The MINSAP added that 2,369 patients were discharged, so the total recovered people totals 974,345. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020, 999,193 cases have been reported.

Five deaths are reported, totaling 8,340 so far.

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