Announcement from the Ministry of Health

One patient was diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out for quarantined individuals yesterday and today.

One patient was diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out for quarantined individuals yesterday and today.  

The patient is a 72-years old male national who returned home prior to the ban on Flights.   

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date to 34.  All the patients are receiving necessary medical treatment.

Ministry of Health
Asmara
10 April 2020