The statement released last night also shows that 80 people caught the virus out of 9748 sample tests while the positivity rate stands at 0.8%.

The death toll remains at 1313 since the pandemic emerged in March last year.

A total of 1,718,424 have been fully vaccinated while 2,828,443 received the first dose of COVID-19 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.