Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (12 January 2022)

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 8,653

The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 8,116 while the number of deaths stands at 84

ASMARA, Eritrea, January 12, 2022/APO Group/ --

Ninety-four patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Quarantine Centers and Testing Stations in the Central, Anseba, Southern, and Northern Red Sea Regions.

Out of these, seventy-two patients are from Quarantine Centers (12) and Testing Stations (60) in Asmara, Central Region. Twelve patients are from Quarantine Center (3) and Testing Stations (9) in Anseba Region. Seven patients are from Testing Stations in the Southern Region. Three patients are from Quarantine Center in Massawa, Northern Red Sea Region.

On the other hand, fifty-four patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospitals in the Central (42) and Southern (12) Regions have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities.

The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 8,116 while the number of deaths stands at 84.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 8,653.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.