Announcement from the Ministry of Health

Among 14 people tested today, two patients: i) a 61-year-old female; and, ii) a 35 year-old male, were diagnosed positive for COVID-19.

One of these patients is a national who returned home prior to the ban on Flights while the other contracted the disease here in the country.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date has now risen to 31.  All the patients are receiving necessary medical treatment.

Ministry of Health
Asmara
6 April 2020