In a recent update, it has been reported that a total of 523 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 17,892. Additionally, there were 15 new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 376. The government has expressed concern over the increasing number of cases and has urged the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines to curb the spread of the virus.