The government of Rwanda has confirmed its first case of Coronavirus after an Indian national who returned from Mumbai on March 8 tested positive.
Rwanda’s Health Ministry released a statement on Saturday.
“An Indian citizen who arrived from Mumbai, India, on 8 March 2020 has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The patient had no symptoms upon arrival in Rwanda and reported himself to a health facility on 13 March, where he was immediately tested. He is currently under treatment in stable condition, isolated from other patients. The tracing of all contacts has been conducted for further management.
All residents of Rwanda should continue to observe all instructions from health authorities, particularly by washing hands regularly, avoiding large gatherings, and reporting any symptoms by calling the toll-free number 114.”
