Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (04 February 2022)

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 4, 2022 | 5:40 PM GMT

Download logoEighteen patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Testing Stations in the Central, Anseba and Gash Barka Regions.
Out of these, eight patients are from Testing Stations in Asmara, Central Region. Seven patients are from Testing Stations in Habero (3), Elaberet (2), and Hamelmalo (2); Anseba Region. Three patients are from Testing Station in Barentu, Gash Barka Region.
On the other hand, twenty-eight patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospitals in the Central (14), Anseba (13), and Gash Barka (1) Regions have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities. Sadly, 78 years old patient in the Central Region has passed away due to the pandemic.
The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 9,351 while the number of deaths has risen to 100.
The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 9,619.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.