Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (16 January 2022) The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 8,910 ASMARA, Eritrea, January 17, 2022/APO Group/ -- Thirty-four patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Quarantine Center and Testing Stations in the Central Region. Out of these, one patient is from Quarantine Center and thirty-three patients are from Testing Stations in Asmara, Central Region. On the other hand, seventy-one patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospitals in the Central Region have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities. Sadly, 76 years old patient from the Central Region has passed away due to the pandemic. The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 8,326 while the number of deaths has risen to 87. The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 8,910. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.