Two male patients, aged 30 and 62 respectively, were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out for 20 quarantined individuals yesterday and today.
Both patients are nationals who returned home prior to the ban on Flights.
The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date has now risen to 33. All the patients are receiving necessary medical treatment.
Ministry of Health
Asmara
8 April 2020