54 EMASWATI TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

MBABANE – There are now 1 311 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

This comes after 54 people yesterday tested positive for the coronavirus. At least 18 people have lost their lives from the virus. This is reflected in statistics released by the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry, a total of 444 results were received yesterday, of which 54 tested positive. “The ministry notes with concern the increase in numbers of deaths of confirmed COVID-19 cases as a result of co-existing medical conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Cardiac Disease and Asthma,” Minister Lizzie Nkosi stated.

Statistics reflect that the Manzini Region still has the highest number of confirmed cases. As of yesterday, the Manzini Region had 691 cases while Hhohho follows with 399 cases of COVID-19. The Shiselweni Region has 111 cases so far. Lubombo region has recorded 110 cases.

Confirmed cases

It is also reflected that out of the 1 311 confirmed cases, 651 patients are males while 660 are females. “We, therefore, urge the public (especially males) to ensure that they do medical check-ups regularly, at least once a year and those diagnosed with a chronic illness should adhere to the treatment as advised by the health workers,” she said. The minister explained that Covid-19 was an infection with evolving events, meaning 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,” she said. She continued; “The Ministry of Health would like to emphasise on the importance of cooperating with health advice as follows; Continue with the practice of good hygiene, cough etiquette, physical distancing, wearing of masks and self-isolation where necessary or advised.

Home care clients and those awaiting results are expected to adhere to self-isolation advice, which includes using a single room at home without sharing, keeping a physical distance whenever other people are encountered and wearing of a mask to avoid contaminating surfaces. Senior citizens above 60 years and those presenting with pre-existing illnesses are encouraged and expected to comply with hospital admission arrangements when they are confirmed to be COVID-19 positive.

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