Africa: Update COVID-19 13 June 2020

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Africa: Update COVID-19 13 June 2020

13 June 2020 -- Thirty-one (31) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2043 samples tested today.

This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five hundred and forty-one (541).

The number of active cases is two hundred and seven (207) and two (2) deaths.

The new cases are related to the Rusizi and Rusumo clusters, which continue to drive new cases; heightened vigilance is required everywhere.

Withholding information related to contact tracing or COVID-19 symptoms, jeopardises public safety and will be punished in accordance with applicable laws.

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