Seventeen (17) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2902 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two thousand, one hundred and twenty-eight (2128). To date, one thousand, two hundred and ninety-seven (1297) patients have recovered and been discharged, including thirty-nine (39) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is eight hundred and twenty-six (826) and five (5) deaths.
The new cases are in Rubavu (12) returning residents isolated on arrival, Kigali (4), and Rulindo (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere. All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.
The COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Government of Rwanda must continue to be rigorously observed, especially frequent hand-washing and physical distancing. In addition, face masks must be worn in public and multi-family compounds. Withholding information related to contact tracing or COVID-19 symptoms jeopardises public safety and will be punished in accordance with applicable laws.