Mbabane: The number of cases in Eswatini has surpassed 200, Health Minister Lizzy Nkosi said on Saturday.
The total number of cases now stands at 202. 12 more new cases have been confirmed, 7 from the Hhohho Region, four from Manzini Region and one from Shiselweni Region.
The total number of results received were 220, of which 208 came out negative and 12 positive.
Meanwhile the number of recoveries has also increased by 17 totalling up to 71 recoveries.
Manzini makes up to 57.9% of the total number of cases, followed by Hhohho Region by 25.7%.
Breakdown of the new cases
| Case # | Gender | Age(years) | Region | Clinical Condition |
| 191 | Female | 42 | Manzini | Mild symptoms |
| 192 | Male | 32 | Manzini | Moderate symptoms |
| 193 | Male | 5 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 194 | Female | 55 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 195 | Male | 44 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 196 | Male | 39 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 197 | Female | 31 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 198 | Female | 70 | Hhohho | Asymptomatic |
| 199 | Male | 62 | Manzini | Asymptomatic |
| 200 | Male | 40 | Manzini | Asymptomatic |
| 201 | Male | 60 | Shiselweni | Mild symptoms |
| 202 | Female | 23 | Hhohho | Mild symptoms |
The public is encouraged to continue with the precautionary measures given by the ministry of health, which include regular washing of hands with running water and soap, social distancing, wearing of musk when going out to places with more people.
Nkosi appreciated all health workers who have continued to work diligently and their work is noticed by EmaSwati from all corners of our Kingdom.
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