Palestine records twelve COVID-19 deaths, 1256 new cases

RAMALLAH, Monday- Palestine today recorded 1256 new Covid-19 cases, twelve fatalities, and 2625 recovery cases in the last 24 hours, according to Health Minister Mai Alkaila.

Among the new 1256 cases, 749 cases were recorded in the West Bank, and 507 others in the Gaza Strip.

She added in her daily report on the disease that 2625 Covid-19 patients have recovered; 975 recovery cases in the West Bank and 1650 others in the Gaza Strip.

She said that eight deaths were recorded in the West Bank, two in the Jerusalem area, and two others in the Gaza Strip.

The recovery rate in Palestine has so far reached 96.3 percent, while active cases reached 2.8% percent. The death toll stood at 0.9 percent of total infections.

Alkaila said 90 corona patients are in intensive care units, including 31 on ventilators.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA)