Coronavirus disease kills three taking deaths to 84 – but cases fall as only 36 are registered

Three new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded bringing the total number of deaths to 84, the ministry of health said on Friday.

According to the ministry, samples from all three deceased cases (3 males and 1 female) were collected posthumously.

“Out of the 4 posthumous sample results received, 3 returned positive and 1 tested negative for COVID-19. the median age, at death, of the deceased cases is 52 years (range: 20 to 52 years),” the ministry said.

It comes as the ministry said 36 new cases registered, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to 2,437.