BISHKEK, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry on Friday confirmed 37 new COVID-19 cases, raising its total number of infections to 1,350, including 14 deaths and 949 recoveries.

Among the newly infected, three are medical workers, taking the total number of medical workers diagnosed with COVID-19 to 273, Deputy Health Minister Nurbolot Usenbaev said at a daily briefing.

A total of 33 law enforcement officers and 224 medical workers in the country have recovered from COVID-19 so far, he added.

To date, 387 patients have been treated in hospitals throughout the country, including four in intensive care, while 2,150 who have been in close contact with infected patients are under medical observation.

Noting that new cases have been identified among contacts, the minister asked the public to observe rules around hygiene and social distancing.

"We need to change our attitude towards social distance and personal hygiene, especially at a time when economic activity is resuming in the country," he said.

Since May 1, Kyrgyzstan has allowed the reopening of some businesses. Enditem

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