TASHKENT, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan reported 155 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 75,396, the country's health ministry said Tuesday.
The death toll in the country stood at 612 while a total of 72,661 people have recovered, according to the ministry.
Earlier this week, Uzbekistan banned ministries, state organizations and companies with state shares to hold parties for the new year.
Uzbekistan reported its first COVID-19 case on March 15. Enditem