11 November 2020 — Fifty (50) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2860 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, three hundred, and twelve (5312). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and seventy-four (4974) patients have recovered, including seven (7) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and ninety-seven (297) and forty-one (41) deaths.  The new death is a man Rwandan of 88 years old in Rwamagana District.

Gaborone, Botswana - 12 November 2020: The Seventy-second World Health Assembly designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife not only to honour the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, but also to recognize the daily contributions of nurses and midwives to the health and well-being of populations across the globe. Unfortunately, this noble gesture and celebration has been sadly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We however still want to appreciate them, even more, despite and because of COVID-19.

10 November 2020 — Twenty (20) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2974 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and sixty-two (5262). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and sixty-seven (4967) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and fifty-five (255) and forty (40) deaths.  The new deaths are 2 men Rwandan of 45 and 50 years respectively in Rwamagana District.

Enugu, 11 November, 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and States of Delta and Enugu to investigate and respond to recently reported deaths from unknown cause in some communities now identified to be due to an outbreak of Yellow Fever. 

09 November 2020 — Twenty 20) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1293 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and forty-two (5242). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and sixty-seven (4967) patients have recovered, including seven (7) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and thirty-seven (237) and thirty-ight (38) deaths.  The new deaths are 2 men Rwandan of 45 years each in Rwamagana District.

08 November 2020 — NIne (9) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1741 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and twenty-two (5222). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and sixty (4960) patients have recovered, including seven (7) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and twenty-seven (227) and thirty-six (36) deaths.  

Gaborone, Botswana - 9 November 2020: The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) facilitated a two-day Country COVID-19 Intra-Action Review (IAR) workshop through technical assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office. The IAR workshop was financially supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as their contribution to COVID-19 response.

07 November 2020 — Five (5) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2859 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and thirteen (5213). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-three (4953) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and twenty-five (225) and thirty-six (36) deaths.  

The new cases are in Kigali (4), and Rubavu (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere. 

06 November 2020 — Sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1333 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and eight (5208). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-three (4953) patients have recovered, including thirteen (13) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and twenty (220) and thirty-six (36) deaths.  

The new cases are in Kigali (6), Nyagatare (6), Rubavu (2), and Rusizi (2); heightened vigilance is required everywhere.