Myanmar reported six more locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 450, according to a statement from the Health and Sports Ministry, Xinhua reported.

According to the ministry, the newly confirmed cases are from Sittwe township of western Rakhine state.

Of the newly confirmed cases, five patients of them did not have recent travelling history or came into close contact with confirmed patients, while the other one was under quarantine due to the close contact with recently confirmed patients.