Panama coronavirus cases rise to 5,538, deaths reach 159


By Reuters 

Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 5,538 on Saturday, a rise of 200 from the previous day, while related deaths increased by five to 159, the health ministry said.

A man drives his motorcycle along an empty avenue during the curfew as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Panama City, Panama March 31, 2020. (REUTERS/Erick Marciscano/ File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) A man drives his motorcycle along an empty avenue during the curfew as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Panama City, Panama March 31, 2020. (REUTERS/Erick Marciscano/ File photo / MANILA BULLETIN)

Director of epidemiology Lourdes Moreno presented the Central American country’s latest figures at a news conference.