MANAMA — Bahrain detected 514 new cases of the novel coronavirus after 7,571 COVID-19 tests were conducted, raising the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 18,227, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.

There were 628 recoveries from the infection, increasing total recoveries to 12818.

Out of the newly reported cases, 281 were found among expatriate workers, 230 new cases were of people who had direct contact with previously infected individuals, and three people who had traveled abroad.

Currently, 138 cases are receiving treatment, out of which 18 are in a critical condition, according to the ministry.

A total of 5,352 people are stable, the ministry said, adding that the death toll in the country is currently 39. — Agencies