Monrovia-Liberia, Liberia has recorded 40 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 498.

According to the latest update from the Incidence Management System, the figure was recorded as of 10 PM on Sunday June 14 with Montserrado alone reporting 38 of the 40 new cases.

One new death was also recorded bringing the total death to 33 while there were two new recoveries to make it 221 so far.

Health Authorities say the new surge is the highest daily infection recorded in Liberia since the outbreak.

Meanwhile there are currently 244 active COVID-19 cases undergoing treatment in Liberia.