Donetsk, Sep 12 — DAN. Three hundred and sixty-three new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Donetsk People’s Republic from September 6 to September 12, the DPR Healthcare Ministry reported on Monday.

One hundred and one covid patients have been de-registered over the designated period, the Ministry said adding that 219 people are receiving treatment in hospitals and another 239 as outpatients.

Medics confirmed 221 covid cases during the previous week as the infection rate exceeded earlier figures.

The DPR has recorded 173,585 cases since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020; 150,550 people have recovered and 10,246 have died.  To prevend the spread of the coronavirus infection, the Healthcare Ministry recommends to use preventive measures and observe sanitation and hygiene rules.*jk