Four patients with COVID-19 in good condition: Ministry

Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Minister of Health said four of the six confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ethiopia are now in good condition.

Ethiopia reported its first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) last Friday and the number jumped to six yesterday.

“Of the 6 confirmed cases currently on follow up four of them are now in good condition with no symptoms,” said Dr Lia Tadesse, State Minister of Health.

“Two of the patients have mild to moderate symptoms and they are under frequent follow up,” she added.

Dr Lia appreciated the effort all sectors and communities have been undertaking to practice hand-washing strategies and avoid large gatherings.

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has now passed 200,000, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.

The total is now 201,530 confirmed cases, and 8,007 deaths.

China still has the highest number of confirmed cases (81,102), while Italy has the second highest with 31,506.