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RBC Director General, Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi, told IGIHE that after observing a resurgence of cases in several countries, an assessment was conducted to evaluate the local situation in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter seeing an increase in infections in places like the United States, we carried out an evaluation and found that new cases had also emerged here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Of approximately 16,000 tests conducted, 0.7% returned positive results. All individuals who tested positive are currently receiving appropriate medical care.<\/p>\n

Prof. Muvunyi reported that most of the detected cases involved individuals who travel abroad frequently or had contact with international travellers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll confirmed cases are being treated using standard protocols, and they\u2019ve been advised to take precautions to avoid spreading the virus,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Prof. Muvunyi emphasised that there is no cause for concern at this stage, as the cases are mild and resemble common flu symptoms. None of the patients is in serious condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s nothing alarming. The confirmed cases are experiencing mild symptoms, and the overall infection rate is still below 1%,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cAnyone with flu symptoms should seek medical attention, avoid close contact with others, practice hand hygiene, and wear a mask if symptomatic.\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Global trends and a new variant
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Countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States have also seen a spike in Covid-19 cases. A new variant, known as NB.1.8.1, now accounts for around 10% of global infections and has been identified in Northern Ireland and Wales.<\/p>\n

Although this variant does not appear to cause more severe symptoms than previous ones, experts caution that it may be more efficient at entering human cells.<\/p>\n

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Covid-19 has continued to mutate between January and May. The current strain is considered the most rapidly spreading variant so far.<\/p>\n

Since January 2025, the Omicron variant has spread widely across the United States, Australia, and Thailand, and remains dominant in China and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

RBC has assured the public that it is maintaining active surveillance and continues working to contain the virus.<\/p>\n

{{Health Ministry urges caution
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Earlier, through a social media post X, the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, urged the public to remain vigilant in the face of rising seasonal illnesses, including Covid-19, as the country transitions from the rainy season to the dry season. <\/p>\n

“Maintain good hygiene and protect others if you have symptoms,” he said.<\/p>\n

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