Among others, 101 people have caught the virus out of 4162 sample tests while five have recovered. <\/p>\n
Rwanda confirmed the first Coronavirus case on 14th March 2020. Since then, 18 790 people have been tested positive out of 1 004 667 sample tests of whom 17 307 have recovered, 1222 are active cases while 261 have succumbed to the virus.<\/p>\n
The statement released last night also shows that 11 people are critically ill. <\/p>\n
The prevalence of new infections, recoveries and death tool strands at 2.4% , 92.5%% and 1.4% respectively.<\/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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