Announcement from the Ministry of Health

Fifteen patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Testing Stations in the Central, Southern, Anseba, and Gash Barka Regions.

Out of these, seven patients are from Testing Stations in Edaga Arbi, Taba, Tsetserat, Arbate Asmera, Sembel, Kehawta, and Maekel Ketema; Central Region. Five patients are from Testing Stations in Dubarua (2), Adi Quala (2), and Mendefera (1); Southern Region. Two patients are from the Testing Stations in Keren and Geleb; Anseba Region. The last patient is from the Testing Station in Barentu, Gash Barka Region.

On the other hand, thirteen patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospitals in Anseba (10) and Southern (3) Regions have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities

The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 6,906 while the number of deaths stands at 52.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 7,091.

Ministry of Health
Asmara

17 November 2021