Update COVID-19 24 August 2020

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24 August 2020– Two hundred and seventeen (217) brand-new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 3642 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of verified cases to three thousand, three hundred, and 6 (3306). To date, one thousand, 7 hundred and eighty-five (1785) clients have recovered and been released, consisting of thirty (30) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one thousand, 5 hundred and seven (1507) and forteen (14) deaths. The new death are two Rwandans of 64 and 70 years of ages.



The brand-new cases remain in Kigali (202) from mass screening in Kigali markets, Rusizi (10) testing in high-risk groups, Rubavu (2 ), Nyamasheke (1 ), Kamonyi (1 ), Nyanza (1 ); increased caution is required everywhere. All active cases remain in seclusion in stable condition.

The COVID-19 prevention measures revealed by the Government of Rwanda need to continue to be carefully observed, particularly frequent hand-washing and physical distancing. In addition, face masks should be used in public and multi-family substances.


Withholding info related to contact tracing or COVID-19 symptoms, jeopardises public security and will be punished in accordance with applicable laws.



The key signs of coronavirus are dry cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Automated screening is available by dialing *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 on Rwanda Biomedical Centre Website: https://www.rbc.gov.rw

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


Click WHO site to view the Corona Infection Circumstance Control panel with upgraded number of cases internationally and nation by nation https://covid19 who.int/

Learn More

https://covid19globalcases.com/update-covid-19-24-august-2020/

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