Fifty-nine (59) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 5569 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two thousand, three hundred, and fifty-two (2352). To date, one thousand, six hundred and thirty-one (1631) patients have recovered and been discharged, including twenty-seven (27) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is seven hundred and thirteen (713) and eight (8) deaths.
The new cases are in Kigali (59) testing in high-risk groups & villages under lockdown; heightened vigilance is required everywhere
The new cases are in Kigali (59) testing in high-risk groups & villages under lockdown; heightened vigilance is required everywhere. All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.
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The COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Government of Rwanda must continue to be rigorously observed, especially frequent hand-washing and physical distancing. In addition, face masks must be worn in public and multi-family compounds. Withholding information related to contact tracing or COVID-19 symptoms jeopardise public safety and will be punished in accordance with applicable laws.
The key symptoms of coronavirus are dry cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Automated screening is available by dialling *114#. Symptoms can also be reported to a medical professional, or as follows:
Phone : 114 (toll-free);
Whatsapp message to +250788202080;
Email: callcenter@rbc.gov.rw.
