17 April 2020 — Five (5) new CoVID_19 cases were identified today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to a hundred and forty-three (143). To date, sixty-five (65) patients have recovered, including five (5) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases remains at seventy-eight (78).

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.

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

In line with COVID-19 pandemic, His Excellency President Paul Kagame, chaired an extraordinary Cabinet Meeting on 17th April to discuss about strategies to contain the outbreak in Rwanda. The lockdown was extended until 30th of April 2020, with all prevention measures maintained and citizens urged to respect them strictly; the main strategy being #StayHome.