Update COVID-19 22 August 2020

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22 August 2020– A hundred and 9 (109) brand-new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4759 samples checked today. This brings the cumulative variety of confirmed cases to 2 thousand, eight hundred, and eighty-nine (2889). To date, one thousand, 7 hundred and fifty-four (1754) clients have recuperated and been discharged, including forty-two (42) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one thousand, one hundred and twenty-four (1124) and eleven (11) deaths.



The new cases are in Kigali (81) from mass screening in Kigali markets, Rusizi (24) screening in high-risk groups, Huye:3, Nyamasheke:1; heightened watchfulness is required all over. All active cases remain in isolation in steady condition.

The COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Government of Rwanda must continue to be carefully observed, especially regular hand-washing and physical distancing. In addition, face masks should be used in public and multi-family compounds.


Withholding info related to contact tracing or COVID-19 signs, jeopardises public security and will be penalized in accordance with relevant laws.



The essential signs of coronavirus are dry cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Automated screening is available by calling *114 #. Symptoms can likewise be reported to a physician, or as follows:


Phone: 114 (toll-free);


Whatsapp message to: 250788202080;


E mail: callcenter[at] rbc.gov.rw



Let’s continue to work together to defeat this pandemic.

To find out more:

Click Rwanda Biomedical Centre Site: https://www.rbc.gov.rw

Click on WHO African Area COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX


Click WHO site to see the Corona Infection Situation Dashboard with upgraded number of cases internationally and nation by nation https://covid19 who.int/

Read More

https://covid19globalcases.com/update-covid-19-22-august-2020/

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