Announcement from the Ministry of Health

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

Out of these, ten patients are from Testing Stations in Maidima (6), Dubarwa (2), Areza (1), and Mendefera (1); Southern Region. Eight patients are from Quarantine Centers (5) and Testing Stations (3) in the Central Region. Two patients are from Testing Stations in Hamelmalo (1) and Elaberet (1); Anseba Region.

On the other hand, twenty-eight patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospitals in the Southern (24) and Central (4) Regions have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities.

The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 7,076 while the number of deaths stands at 60.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 7,305.

Ministry of Health
Asmara

27 November 2021