18 April 2020 — One (1) new CoVID_19 cases was identified today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to a hundred and forty-four (144). To date, sixty-nine (69) patients have recovered, including four (4) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases remains at seventy-five (75).

All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.

The COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Government of Rwanda must continue to be rigorously observed, especially frequent hand-washing, physical distancing and staying at home.

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

The key symptoms of coronavirus are dry cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Automated screening is available by dialing *114#. Symptoms can also be reported to a medical professional, or as follows:  
Phone : 114 (toll-free);  
Whatsapp message to:  +250788202080; 
E mail: callcenter [at] rbc.gov.rw (callcenter[at]rbc[dot]gov[dot]rw).

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