Ethiopia on Tuesday reported eight new Covid-19 cases, the highest number recorded so far in one day since the country confirmed its first virus case on March 12. Among the new patients that tested positive for the virus were a 9-month-old infant and his mother who had travelled to Dubai recently. According to the Minister, seven of the newly confirmed patients had travel histories to various countries. MOTHERSAs Ethiopia reported its first youngest Covid-19 victim, a 9-month-old infant, an Ethiopian medical doctor has cautioned African mothers to be vigilant so as to avoid mother-to-child transmission. “African health institutions and health experts should take the infection of this Ethiopian baby and other infected infants as an early warning to attach along with their precautionary measures,” he said.

Source: Daily Nation April 08, 2020 03:45 UTC