The statement from the Ministry released last night shows that 13 of new cases are inmates from Bugesera prison. Others include cases from Kigali city (9), Musanze (4), Gatsibo (2) and Rubavu (1).

Figures from MoH rates the prevalence of death toll at 0.8% and new cases at 1.1%.
The Ministry of Health confirmed the first case on 14th March 2020.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Rwanda, 5779 cases have been found out of 614 267 sample tests. 5317 of them have recovered, 415 are active cases while 47 have succumbed to the pandemic.

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.