Namibia on Wednesday said it recorded 45 COVID-19 deaths, the highest daily increase since the virus was reported in the country in March, 2020.
Kalumbi Shangula, the Health Minister said in a statement that 45 cases were recorded from 10 districts in the country.
“With concern, we continue to record a high number of deaths due to COVID-19.
“ Patients are urged to visit health facilities as early as possible for medical assistance, late health seeking behavior leads to high mortality,’’ he said.
Namibia has so far recorded 77, 333 COVID-19 positive cases with a cumulative number of 1,224 deaths.
(Xinhua/NAN)