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The total of laboratory tests carried out within 24 hours is 2,424; of these eleven (II) of them are confirmed as positive for COVID-19 and the total number of confirmed cases to date is two hundred and sixty-one (261). All cases confirmed as positive are Ethiopian males and their age ranges from 19 to 47 years. Among the cases, 8 of them are identified from the Afar region (Samara Quarantine Center), I from the Tigray region (Mekelle Quarantine Center), 1 from the Somali region (Jigjiga Quarantine Center) and 1 from the Amhara region (Northern Shoa Zone, Ataye Isolation Center))
Below is the history of travel from abroad and contact with confirmed cases of today’s cases:
Possible exposure
Number of cases
Travel history from abroad
eleven
Contact with confirmed cases
0 0
Contactless cases with confirmed cases and travel history
0 0
Total
eleven
In addition, one (1) person from Addis Ababa recovered from the disease, making the total number of recoveries one hundred and six (106).
COVID-19 situational update starting today
Total laboratory test performed
39,048
Laboratory tests performed within 24 hours.
2,424
Number of confirmed cases within 24 hours.
eleven
Total number of patients with COVID-19 in treatment centers.
148
Intensive care patients
0 0
Just recovered
one
Total recovered
106
Total deaths
5 5
Returned to his country
2
Total confirmed cases to date
261
Today’s tests were conducted at the Ethiopian Institute of Public Health, International Clinical Laboratories, Adama Public Health Research and Reference Laboratory, Tigray Public Health Institute, Amhara Public Health Institute (Bahir Dar and Dessie), SNNPR Institute of Public Health, Afar Regional Laboratory, Nekemte Public Health Reference and Research Laboratory, Debrebirhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa PHREM Laboratory, Laboratory of Arsi University, Laboratory of University of Gondar, Laboratory of the University of Haramaya, Jimma University Medical Center and Jigjiga University Laboratory.
Considering the increase in transmission of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Institute of Public Health would like the public to strictly adhere to all precautionary measures. We must remember that each action we take determines the risk of contracting the virus. Therefore, we must:
• Maintain physical distance
• Wash our hands with soap and water frequently.
• Stay home and avoid mass gatherings.
• Cover our mouth and nose with a cloth / face mask when going outdoors
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.
