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Burundi announces first two Covid-19 cases

Burundi Health Minister Thadée Ndikumana addresses a news conference on March 31, 2020. PHOTO | MOSES HAVYARIMANA | NMG

By  MOSES HAVYARIMANA

Burundi has confirmed its first two coronavirus cases, Health minister Thadée Ndikumana announced late Tuesday.

Dr Ndikumana said the two patients are Burundians aged 56 and 42.

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