Announcement from the Ministry of Health

Twenty patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Q/Centers in Adibara (5), Gergef (2), Ali-Ghidir (1),  Mukuti (1)  in Gash Barka Region; and, Beilul (6),  Gibdo (5) in Southern Red Sea Region.

All the patients are nationals who returned recently from Sudan, Ethiopia and Yemen.

On the other hand, nine patients who were receiving medical treatment in hospitals in Gash Barka Region have recovered fully and have been released from these facilities.

The total number of recovered patients to-date accordingly stands at 304.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date has risen to 361.

Ministry of Health
Asmara

10 September 2020