3 POSITIVE, CASES AT 119

MBABANE – The country has now recorded 119 cases of COVID-19.  The latest figure was revealed by the Minister of Health, Lizzie Nkosi, in a press statement yesterday afternoon.

Nkosi reported that a total of 116 results were received yesterday out of which, three tested positive and 113 negative.
The three new cases, according to the minister, were that of a 44-year-old female from Manzini Region, who had contact with a confirmed case and currently had mild symptoms.

She said case number 118 was a 56-year-old female from Manzini Region who was a contact of a confirmed case and had mild symptoms.

The minister said the third case was that of a 28-year-old male from the  Lubombo Region, who was a contact of a confirmed case and was asymptomatic.

It was reported that the cumulative incidence line (see graph) showed that Eswatini’s curve still had an upward trend, and the goal was flattening the curve by practising the public health measures already given to the public.

Transmission

“The Ministry of Health wishes to emphasise that the definition of a suspect case had changed due to the fact that Eswatini had an established local transmission.
“This means all flu-like illnesses must be considered suspect cases of coronavirus infection hence the public is encouraged to seek healthcare as soon as they can,” the minister said. 

The ministry further emphasised on the importance of cooperating with health advice, which was to wash hands with soap and running water or use a hand sanitiser and to observe hand hygiene always. 

It was further stated that people should cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing and preferably use a face mask. 
“All suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 should wear a mask as advised by health practitioners and isolate themselves from others,” reads the statement. 

The ministry said a mask should be worn properly, covering the nose and mouth and after use it must be disposed of properly.

Advice

The minister further stated that patients put on home care were expected to adhere to clinical advice given, which included self-isolation and proper hygiene measures.

The public is requested to cooperate with Rapid Response Teams as they go about their duties finding contacts of positive cases.
“The Ministry of Health wishes to thank all frontline staff in this COVID-19 fight. These include; healthcare workers and security forces, among others.

“Their dedication and selfless commitment is highly appreciated and noticed by emaSwati,” she said.
She further stated that Covid-19 was an infection with evolving events which meant the approach would continuously be marked by changes.

“We would like to assure the nation that the Ministry of Health is committed to bringing about all necessary changes in the intervention, thus reshaping the country’s response to the pandemic,” said Nkosi.

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