Afghanistan reports 556 Covid-19 cases and 20 new deaths in last 24 hours

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has confirmed 556 coronavirus cases and 20 new deaths in the last 24 hours. The total official figure of covid-19 cases has now jumped to 24,766 and the overall death of the pandemic has reached 471.

The capital Kabul followed by Herat, Balkh, Nangarhar, Kandahar, and Paktia are respectively the hardest hit provinces.