Belarus has confirmed six coronavirus cases, Healthcare Minister Vladimir Karanik told reporters on 4 March, reports BelTA.

“All these people are in satisfactory condition. As of today's morning, none of them had fever. They remain under medical surveillance,” the minister said.

All these cases were identified during medical screenings. Two of them returned to Belarus from affected areas. In addition to that, not only the confirmed cases were isolated, but also the people who came in close contact with them. All the cases were reported in two cities – Minsk (four cases) and Vitebsk (two cases), Vladimir Karanik said.