Artsakh reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, tally reaches 394

Artsakh has reported 9 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a 24-hour period, bringing the national tally to 394 as of Thursday, September 24.

8 out of the 9 newly infected patients are from capital city Stepanakert. One case has been identified in the Khnatsakh community of Askeran region.

The patients' circle of contacts is being established.

So far, 329 people have recovered from the disease, the Artsakh Information Headquarters reports, citing the Ministry of Health.

The number of active cases stands at 63. Some 85 people have gone into quarantine.

As many as 13,862 tests have been performed since the disease outbreak.