Tunisia reports 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Tunisia has risen to 16, the health ministry announced on Friday.

During a press briefing, Chokri Hamouda, the ministry's head of Primary Health Care Department, said three new confirmed cases were detected on Friday, "including a case from Egypt and two local infections."

"A 14-day quarantine is now obligatory for all passengers arriving in Tunisia," Hamouda said.