(TAP) - Three more infections of the South African coronavirus variant have been recorded, the Health Ministry said in a statement released Saturday. Hence, the number of the South African variant cases has risen to 5, the same source said.

Two patients, who came from Saudi Arabia, are currently quarantined in a hotel, while the third patient came from France.

The Health Ministry called on all passengers coming from abroad to comply with the health protocols, the same source said.