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Rwanda registers 12 more COVID-19 deaths, 883 new cases

By IGIHE
On 7 July 2021 at 06:13

The Ministry of Health has reported that 12 people have succumbed to COVID-19 bringing the death toll to 491. The deceased include four women and eight men from Kigali city, Rutsiro, Ruhango, Gakenke, Karongi and Bugesera districts.

The statement released last night shows that 883 people have caught the virus while 554 recovered.

Rwanda confirmed the first Coronavirus case on 14th March 2020. Since then, 44 279 people have been tested positive of whom 28 391 recovered, 15 397 are active cases, 57 are critically ill while 491 have succumbed to the virus.

The majority of new cases were found in Kigali: 257, Musanze: 94 and Gicumbi: 46.

A total of 392,003 people have been vaccinated since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation programme 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.


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