Rwanda targets to vaccinate 30 percent of the population by December this year and 60 percent by the end of 2022. <\/p>\n
The statement released last night also shows that 126 people have caught COVID-19 out of 9113 sample tests, two recovered while six are critically ill. <\/p>\n
Among others, two people succumbed to the virus yesterday. The deceased are two women aged 68, 29 respectively from Nyamasheke and Nyabihu districts. <\/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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