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23 October 2020 — Thirty-five (35) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2086 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, and fifty-two (5052). To date, four thousand, eight hundred, and six (4806) patients have recovered, including three (3) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred, and twelve (212) and thirty-four (34) deaths.  

The new cases are in Kigali (4), Kirehe (27) new cases in a refugee camp,Nyagatare (3), Burera (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere. 

22 October 2020 — Five (5) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2051 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, and seventeen (5017). To date, four thousand, eight hundred, and three(4803) patients have recovered, including five (5) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one hundred, and eighty (180) and thirty-four (34) deaths.  

The new cases are in Kigali (5); heightened vigilance is required everywhere. 

Abuja, 23 October, 2020 - With people advised to observe physical distancing and good hygiene habits amidst the pandemic, health experts have constantly reminded that the simple practice of handwashing with soap and clean water is also one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and viruses.

Abuja, 23 October, 2020 - On 25 August 2020, health workers and survivors in Nigeria celebrated the end of wild poliovirus in the country. They joined the entire Africa region in a joyous online event in August to mark the continent’s wild polio-free status, a historic moment in the global fight against the disease. 

Brazzaville – The roll-out of new, World Health Organization (WHO) approved antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests for the novel coronavirus in Africa will significantly boost testing capacity and marks a game changer in the continent’s fight against COVID-19.  

21 October 2020 — Sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1306 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, and twelve (5012). To date, four thousand, seven hundred, and ninety-eight (4798) patients have recovered, including one (1) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one hundred, and eighty (180) and thirty-four (34) deaths.  

The new cases are in Kigali (2), Kirehe (13) testing in refugee camp, and Nyagatare (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere. 

20 October 2020 — Four (4) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 997 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, nine hundred, and ninety-six (4996). To date, four thousand, seven hundred, and ninety-seven (4797) patients have recovered and no one discharged in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one hundred, and sixty-one (161) and thirty-four (34) deaths.  
The new cases are in Kigali (4); heightened vigilance is required everywhere.