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Rwanda confirms first coronavirus case
KIGALI, March 14, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Rwanda on Saturday confirmed its first
case of the new coronavirus — an Indian citizen who arrived last week from
Mumbai, the health ministry said.
“He is currently under treatment in stable condition, isolated from other
patients. The tracing of all contacts has been conducted for further
management,” the ministry added.
Rwanda is the third East African nation to confirm a case in the past two
days after Kenya and Ethiopia reported their first infections on Friday.
The region had remained unscathed until now, but Rwanda has stepped up its
preparation, placing washbasins with soap and sanitiser around the capital
Kigali.
RwandAir has cancelled flights to China, Israel and India, while concerts,
rallies, trade fairs and sports events have been cancelled.
BSS/AFP/MSY/1616 hrs