The Republic of the Congo reported 43 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 117 in the country, Health Minister Jacqueline Lydia Mikolo announced in Brazzaville on Wednesday.
The new cases included 29 in Pointe-Noire, 12 in Brazzaville, 1 in the Cuvette, and 1 case in the Sangha, said Milolo.
The country also reported 11 cured cases and 5 deaths, she said, calling on the public to observe confinement at home to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Republic of the Congo declared the first confirmed case on March 14. Enditem


