The statement released last night shows that new cases were found in Kigali: 75, Nyamagabe: 25, Huye 22, Kayonza: 13, Kirehe: 13, Rusizi: 12, Nyanza: 12, Ngoma: 12, Ruhango: 10, Kamonyi: 8, Gakenke: 7, Muhanga: 6, Gatsibo: 5, Nyagatare: 5, Rwamagana: 4, Gisagara: 4, Nyaruguru: 4, Karongi: 4, Nyamasheke: 4, Rubavu: 3, Ngororero: 3, Rulindo: 2 and Musanze: 2.
Rwanda confirmed the first COVID-19 case on 14th March 2020. Since then, 14 784 people have been tested positive out of 864 349 sample tests of whom 9519 have recovered, 5077 are active cases while 188 have succumbed to the virus.
Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Rwandans are urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.
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