Kyrgyzstan adds 244 new COVID-19 cases

Bishkek, Aug. 22, 2021. / Kabar /. Kyrgyzstan reported on Sunday 244 new COVID-19 cases, raising the tally of infections to 173,920.

The Republican Headquarters for Combating COVID-19 reported recovery of 448 patients over the past day, raising the total recoveries in the country to 166,308, and 6 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 2,484.

Currently, 1,405 patients are in hospitals throughout the country, while 2,299 patients receiving treatment at home.

Kyrgyzstan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 29 after the arrival of China donated Sinopharm vaccine. The Central Asian country also carries vaccination with the Russian Sputnik-V and Astra Zeneca vaccines, which were delivered as humanitarian aid.

In total, 634,671 doses of COVID-19 vaccines has been administered in the country.