Mexico's coronavirus cases rise to 522,162, deaths to 56,757

FILE PHOTO: Military and civilian medical personnel applaud during a tribute to more than 55,000 people who died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mexico, in an event at the Campo Militar in Mexico City, Mexico, August 14, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Romero

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's health ministry reported on Sunday 4,448 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 214 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 522,162 cases and 56,757 deaths.

The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.