Niger adds 93 COVID-19 cases, bringing total to near 2,000

Niger on Tuesday confirmed 93 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national total to 1,987, said the country’s Ministry of Public Health.

Meanwhile, one more death from the virus was reported, raising the nationwide death toll to 79.

In a bid to contain the pandemic, the ministry urged the public to wash hands, wear face masks, and avoid fake news.