Myanmar now has 1,331 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 more deaths, according to the statement made by the Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) on October 29 at 8:00 pm.  

From October 28 at 8:00 pm to October 29 at 8:00pm, a total of 14,252 samples were tested and found 1,331 new cases.  Among the positive patients, 1,371 people were discharged from the hospital bringing the total number of people recovered from the virus now reached 30,007. 

Among the 27 deaths, 22 had underlying chronic medical conditions. The total number of deaths is now 1,199.  

Myanmar has so far conducted 662,449 samples and found 50,403 positive patients while 30,007 people were recovered from the virus and discharged from the hospital while the total number of deaths reached 1,199.

In Yangon Region, there are 2,155 close contact person and they are placed under home quarantine.

Hospitals in Yangon Region are testing COVID-19 suspects using rapid antigen diagnostic test kits and people who lost their sense of smell and taste included, announced the MOHS.