Ethiopia confirms two more COVID-19 cases

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2020  –Ethiopia has confirmed two more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today, bringing the total number to 11.

A 28-year old Ethiopian who came from Belgium on March 14, and another 34 year-old Ethiopian who came from Dubai on March 19, have tested positive for the virus.

According to a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Public Health Institute, both patients are in stable condition and under close medical care.

The previously confirmed nine cases are also in stable conditions, except the 85-year old Ethiopian woman, who is now on an oxygen treatment.

Source: FBC