At a time when many think that the epidemic has been completely eradicated and it appears that the people have become weak in strengthening measures against Covid-19, in Musanze region 2 patients have been found.
Information from the Musanze General Hospital confirms that on the evening of this Wednesday, June 5, 2023, 2 patients were found in the laboratory tests.
In a press conference organized by ABASIRWA, the Deputy Mayor of Musanze District in charge of social welfare, Axelle Kamanzi said that the people of Musanze, as people living in an area that is important for tourism, should continue to comply with the instructions and measures to prevent the epidemic because it is not over. permanently.
He said, “The fact that we are announcing the presence of Covid-19 patients is to provide information and to make our people more aware of the epidemic so that we do not get sick.”
Olivier Ndererimana, an employee of the Ruhengeri General Hospital in charge of monitoring infectious diseases and treatment says that even though the health institutions have done well in the fight against Covid-19 there is a lot to be said about this epidemic.
Those who were suspected of being seriously ill from abroad who did not have the same protection as the Rwandans had were monitored in hotels, model centers were established to closely monitor these people such as Ruhengeri, Kanyinya, Gatenga, Nyarugenge and other places.
As part of the fight against Covid-19, like other regions of the country, the Musanze region has put a lot of effort in preventing this epidemic in a campaign based on principles such as wearing a mask, washing hands with clean water and soap and often, avoiding unplanned trips social distance, protection and more.
The number of people suffering from Covid-19 in Musanze is 7230, 68 died, 387404 took the first dose, 167000 took the second dose, while it was found that the third and fourth doses were not taken by a small number of people due to the fact that the epidemic has been reducing the severity of the disease. Interesting example.
The district of Musanze continues to encourage people to get vaccinated against Covid-19, but especially children between the ages of 5 and 11.
The number of people suffering from Covid-19 in Musanze is 7230, 68 died, 387404 took the first dose, 167,000 took the second dose while it was found that the third and fourth doses were not attended by a small number of people due to the fact that the epidemic has been reducing intensity to a satisfactory degree.
Gaston Rwaka
