Algerian Health Ministry Announces First Case Of Coronavirus

There is a new case of Coronavirus in Africa following the Algerian Health Ministry announcement of a confirmed case of the deadly diseaseĀ in the country.

Algeriaā€™sĀ Minister of Health,Ā Shamsuddin Shitor revealed that theyĀ were able to detect the flu-like virus due to the vigilance system adopted at all land, air and maritime entry points to the country.

He disclosed that an Italian man who arrived the North African country on FebruaryĀ 17 has been placed inĀ isolation, as heĀ urged Algerians to be careful of the information they share online.

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Shitor said: ā€œOne case was confirmed positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), out of two suspected cases (both) of Italian nationality.ā€

This is coming few days after a man who was placed in isolation at an Egyptian hospital over fears of the deadly disease,Ā tested negativeĀ after medical tests were carried out.

Northern Italy which is alsoĀ home to many Algerians, has recorded spiked coronavirus cases and 11 deaths so far.Ā  The virusĀ which broke out in Chinese City of WuhanĀ has now infected more than 80,000 globally, killing at least 2,700.