The statement released last night shows that new cases were found in Kigali: 18, Huye:14, Rubavu: 5, Ruhango: 5, Ngororero: 4, Nyamagabe: 3, Muhanga:2, Nyanza:2 and Kirehe:2 while Burera, Kamonyi, Nyamasheke, Gisagara and Nyaruguru recorded one patient respectively. <\/p>\n
Rwanda confirmed the first Coronavirus case on 14th March 2020. Since then, 18 850 people have been tested positive out of 1 009 041 sample tests of whom 17313 have recovered, 1276 are active cases while 261 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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