Source: Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda |

Coronavirus - Rwanda: Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus - 20 April 2020

All active cases are in isolation in stable condition, and one patient is receiving oxygen therapy as a precaution

Let's continue to work together to defeat this pandemic

KIGALI, Rwanda, April 21, 2020/APO Group/ --

Cases: 147 (0 new)

Tests today: 1,299

Recoveries: 80 (4 new)

Deaths: 0

Active cases: 67

All active cases are in isolation in stable condition, and one patient is receiving oxygen therapy as a precaution.

The prevention measures announced by the Government of Rwanda must continue to be rigorously observed, especially frequent hand-washing and staying at home. In addition, face masks must be worn in public and in 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.

The key symptoms of coronavirus are dry cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Automated screening is available by dialling *114#. Symptoms can also be reported to a medical professional, or as follows:

Phone: 114 (toll-free)

WhatsApp: +250 788 20 20 80

Email: callcenter@rbc.gov.rw

Let's continue to work together to defeat this pandemic.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda.