The ministry said the deceased on Tuesday was an 88-year-old woman from Kirehe.

On October 27, 2020, 11 new cases of COVID-19 were found out of 1594 sample tests taken, bringing the total number to 5084 while three have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 4851 and198 active cases.

Of the new cases, eight were found in Kigali, while in Kirehe, Musanze and Nyamagabe Districts each has recorded one case.

Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.

Rwandans are required to continue to comply with government regulations, especially with frequent washing of hands and water and soap, wearing masks when leaving home or in public.