New cases were found in Kigali:85, Gatsibo: 57, Ngoma: 41, Gicumbi: 27, Huye: 18, Rulindo: 11, Karongi: 11, Musanze: 10, Nyagatare: 9, Gisagara: 7, Nyanza: 6, Kirehe: 6. Burera: 5, Rubavu : 5, Muhanga: 3, Rusizi: 2, Kamonyi: 2, Nyamagabe: 2, Ruhango: 2 and Nyamasheke: 1.<\/p>\n
It is the first time Rwanda records the highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic emerged. <\/p>\n
Rwanda confirmed the first COVID-19 patient on 14th March 2020. Since then, 12 170 people have been tested positive out of 812,943 sample tests of whom 7973 have recovered , 4035 are active cases while 162 have succumbed to the virus.<\/p>\n
Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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