Download logoAs part of strengthening the COVID-19 surveillance, a total of 641 laboratory tests conducted on samples taken from randomly selected Adama and Addis Ababa community members, health workers and persons who have direct contact with passengers. The test conducted by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, the Armor Hansen Research Institute and the National Animal Health Diagnosis and research Center. The two institutes (AHRI and NAHDRC) are started laboratory testing after they fulfill the quality assurance requirement. Below are the detailsPlace of sample Number of samples Testeds Female Male Addis Ababa 444 314 198 116 130 Adama 197 156 114 42 41 General 641 470 312 158 171Out of the total 641, 470 of them are negative and the remaining results will be notified to the public as soon as the laboratory result is out.

Source: Ethiopian News April 04, 2020 19:41 UTC