The statement released last night shows that 470 people have caught the virus out of 11378 sample tests, six recovered while 18 are critically ill.

A total of 932,692 people have been fully vaccinated while 1,711,757 received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program.

Rwanda is administering types of vaccines including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Sinopharm and targets to cover 60 percent of the population by June 2022.

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.