The Health Ministry Tuesday evening reported that since midnight, 759 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed, making 2.9% of all tests deciphered That day positive.
Also reported were 18 additional virus-related deaths, raising the national death toll to 2,278.
The ministry further reported that there are currently 616 patients in serious condition, with 234 connected to ventilators.
First published: 19:15, 10.18.20