Covid-19 cases rise to 228 in Myanmar

Of the newly confirmed cases in Myanmar, all patients are from the Yangon region who were under quarantine after their recent arrival from India. - AFP

YANGON, June 1 (Xinhua): The total number of Covid-19 cases in Myanmar has risen to 228, with four more confirmed cases reported on Monday (June 1), according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports.

Of the newly confirmed cases, all patients are from Yangon region who were under quarantine after their recent arrival from India, the release said.

According to the ministry's release, a total of 138 patients have recovered from the disease and six deaths were reported so far. - Xinhua