Africa News of Monday, 22 March 2021
Source: africanews.com
Rwanda has detected 12 cases of coronavirus variants first detected in South Africa and the United Kingdom, the health minister announced on Sunday.
Daniel Ngamije said in a televised address that cases were found among international visitors recently entering the country.
Two cases were confirmed with the UK variant, while 10 others tested positive for the South African strain, he said.
“To date, there is no confirmation if the variants are spreading in the local community... the travellers have been isolated to contain the spread."
The #COVID19 vaccination campaign kicked off successfully. I thank Rwandans for their patience as we work to vaccinate everyone in the months ahead. In the meantime, please continue observing all prevention measures. #VaccinesSaveLives
— Dr. Ngamije Daniel (@DrDanielNgamije) March 5, 2021