The total laboratory tests conducted within twenty-four hours are 933; of this one (1) of them is confirmed positive for COVID-19 and the total confirmed cases as of today are one hundred seventeen (117). Additionally, four (2 from Addis Ababa and 2 from Bahir Dar) people recovered from the virus making the total number of recoveries twenty-five (25). The Details of today's case is presented below:

COVID-19 Situational Update as of today

Amongst 1898 laboratory tests that were conducted over the past two days only one person was confirmed positive. However, it should be noted that this does not indicate that the spread of the disease has reduced or that there are no cases in the community. Those tested and identified as having the virus have been identified mainly from mandatory quarantine and some who have had close contact with people who have been diagnosed with the virus.

Therefore, The Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Public Health Institute would like to advise the public if any person had contact with confirmed COVID-19 patient should immediately call 8335 or 952 or report to the regional toll free lines or to the nearby health facilities. Furthermore, the public is advised to strictly adhere to all precaution measures including avoiding mass gatherings, wash hands with water and soap and maintain physical distancing.