Mexico reports 6,891 new coronavirus cases, 665 more deaths

FILE PHOTO: People wait in line along the street before entering the area where stores are open, during the gradual reopening of commercial activities in the city, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Mexico City, Mexico July 6, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Mexico's health ministry on Friday reported 6,891 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 665 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 289,174 cases and 34,191 deaths.

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

(Reporting by Adriana Barrera; Writing by Drazen Jorgic; Editing by Sandra Maler)