Covid-19 update 12 new cases recorded yesterday |17 March 2021

Twelve (12) new cases of Covid-19 were recorded since the last update bringing the total number of cases recorded in Seychelles to 3,354. All except for one are from samples take on March 15.

Thirty-seven (37) cases met discharge criteria yesterday and have been released into convalescence.

Everyone is advised to continue to practise the different measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep interactions to immediate households (the persons you live with) only and to not gather in crowds. Other measures to follow:

• Wear a mask in public places and where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

• Practise hand hygiene regularly.

• Avoid gatherings and crowds.

• Avoid sharing objects.

• Practise physical distancing of more than 1 metre.

Press release from the Ministry of Health