ALGIERS, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Health Ministry on Thursday announced the second death case of the COVID-19.
The Health Ministry specified that the second victim is a 55-year-old man who died on Thursday without providing more details.
The ministry noted that the latest figures show that the number of confirmed infected patients with COVID-19 increased to 26, including two death cases.
The government has already taken several measures to thwart the spread of the virus, including suspending flights to some countries, banning fans from attending sport events, and postponing training camps abroad for local athletes.
