Belarus' coronavirus update: 6,974 patients recover

MINSK, 12 May (BelTA) – As of 12 May, 6,974 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 recovered and were discharged from hospitals in Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry.

The nationwide tally of the coronavirus cases reached 24,873 people.

Thirty-eight laboratories are involved in testing in Belarus. So far, 284,445 tests have been performed. All regions of Belarus also perform rapid tests based on medical necessity to find people who have had the coronavirus.

A total of 142 coronavirus patients suffering from a number of chronic diseases have died.