Panama coronavirus cases rise to 8,282, deaths reach 237

FILE PHOTO: Police officers check the documents of a driver during the curfew as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Panama City, Panama March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Erick Marciscano/File Photo

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 8,282 on Saturday, a rise of 212 from the previous day, and deaths climbed by six to 237, the health ministry said.

Reporting by Elida Moreno; Editing by Chris Reese

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