Announcement from the Ministry of Health

Four patients – three females and one male – were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out for quarantined individuals yesterday and today.

Four patients – three females and one male – were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out for quarantined individuals yesterday and today.

Three of the patients are nationals who returned home prior to the ban on Flights while the fourth patient is a national with no history of travel abroad.  Their age range varies from 22 to 50.

In related development, three patients have recovered fully and were released from hospital today.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date has risen to 39.  All the remaining 36 patients are receiving necessary medical treatment.

Ministry of Health
Asmara
18 April 2020