Burundi announces first two Covid-19 cases

Burundi Health Minister Thadée Ndikumana addresses a news conference as he announced the country’s first two coronavirus cases in Bujumbura on March 31, 2020. PHOTO | MOSES HAVYARIMANA | NMG

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As neighbouring countries of Rwanda, DR Congo and Tanzania reported cases of coronavirus, Burundi suspended all flights to and from Melchior Ndadaye International Airport and started screening returnees and visitors from countries affected by Covid-19.