However, officials said Monday evening that 29 of the people who had developed the virus first have cured. Those who have regained their health are also said to include the cabinet minister and her two children, as well as some of the students who contracted the virus from the school which was closed.
Health officials also said Monday in a statement that all the confirmed case are being taken care – along with all those that have been in contact with them.
The primary school where some 11 cases were discovered is now closed. People have been advised to continue with their day-to-day activities as usual.
Those who are ill have also been asked to delay international travel and those developing symptoms following international travel or after a contact to a suspected or confirmed case in Rwanda told to seek medical attention. People with mild symptoms are advised to stay at home.
Individuals are advised to cover their mouths and nose while coughing or sneezing, to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and to seek medical attention if they develop severe symptoms of influenza-like illness they should seek treatment to the nearest health facility and avoid waiting with others at the same area.
A hotline is now available on Tel 3334 or 3335