The CEO of RBC, Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi, told IGIHE that after seeing the resurgence of the epidemic in several countries, an assessment was conducted to assess the situation in the country.

He said that of the 16,000 samples collected, only 0.7% of those infected with COVID-19 were currently in intensive care.

‘’As soon as we noticed an increase in cases in the United States, we conducted a survey and identified a number of people who had been infected.''

He said Rwanda was prepared to continue to confront it in a manner that should not discourage Rwandans.

There is no cause for alarm, as the incidence of non-serious cases is commonly associated with influenza and less than 1% with Covid-19. In the protests we captured, we captured about 16,000. 

There have been recent outbreaks of Covid-19 in countries including the United Kingdom and the United States.

The new variant, designated NB.1.8.1, currently accounts for approximately 10% of all global infections, and has been detected in Northern Ireland and Wales.

Although the new virus has not been shown to have more severe symptoms than normal, experts believe it may be able to enter cells more rapidly.

The WHO says that COVID-19 has been evolving since January and May. The current strain is thought to be the most rapidly spreading strain in humans.

As of January 2025, the Omicron variant has spread to many parts of the United States, Australia, Thailand, and is the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong.

The RBC says it is continuing to monitor the situation in order to contain the outbreak.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, wrote on his X wall that  ‘’Nowadays we are moving from winter to summer; there is an increase in diseases related to climate change''

He cited the influenza virus and COVID-19 as examples and urged people to avoid contagion and practice hygiene.

Those infected are frequent travelers.

The CEO of RBC, Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi, said that the cases included frequent travelers and contacts.

For those who did, he said they would receive standard treatment as there were medications and were advised to avoid contagion as the cases were still mild.

‘’We urge the public to take precautions, if you have a cold, get medical attention, avoid infecting others, bathe regularly and wear a mask if you have symptoms. ‘’

He said that with the approaching summer season the numbers could rise, confirming that Rwanda is prepared to deal with it but urging the public to continue to take precautions and avoid contagion.