BAMAKO, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Malian ministry of Health and Social Affairs reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the country Thursday, bring the total number of confirmed cases to 74 cases.

In a press release, the Malian health ministry also announced six more patients testing negative after treatments.

The European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM) announced Thursday the suspension of its activities after a staff member tested positive with COVID-19.

The EU mission assured it would continue to "apply all possible security measures" in accordance with the advices of the World Health Organization.

Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita declared a state of health emergency in Mali on March 25 evening and instituted a curfew from March 26.

In his message to the Nation, President Keita also said that "Mali's land borders will be closed, except for freight and the transport of goods, in particular basic necessities".

So far, Mali has reported 74 cases of COVID-19, including 7 deaths and 22 cured patients. Enditem

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