Six people tested positive for the coronavirus in Tataouine governorate during the last 24 hours, which brings the case tally in the region to 12,511, including 497 fatalities.

Four of the new cases were discovered in North Tataouine and two in South Tataouine, according to a report published by the Local Health Directorate on Friday.

The region saw no fatalities of the virus for four consecutive days.

Source: Tap News Agency