Update on status of preparedness and readiness for COVID-19 prevention and control
24 mars 2020
- To-date, there is one confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Eritrea are officially reported.
- Eritrea Preparedness and developed
- Fever Screening equipment (Flir thermal imaging camera) installed at the Asmara international airport
- Eritrea started PCR testing for COVID-19 confirmation
- IPC materials procured and distributed to the designated hospitals and other relevant sections
- Training on PCR for Lab technicians conducted
- Place of Isolation and treatment of COVID-19 patients designated
Surveillance Updates:
Alerts received……………………………………..… 0
Total suspected cases tested on 12th March 10
Total confirmed cases……………………………..… 0
