The City of Kigali continues to be the major hotspot for new cases where 343 people tested positive yesterday.

The statement released last night shows that 112 patients recovered while two succumbed to the virus.

Rwanda confirmed the first Coronavirus case on 14th March 2020. Since then, 35 018 people have been tested positive of whom 26 977 recovered, 7637 are active cases, 26 are critically ill while 404 have succumbed to the virus.

A total of 391, 625 people have been vaccinated since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021.

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 urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.