Covid-19 update |05 February 2021

10 new cases

10 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded since the last update bringing the total number of cases recorded in Seychelles to 1,289. The samples were taken on February 3, 2021.

Of the new cases, one is a GOP holder and nine are Seychellois. All are from Mahé.

Twenty-six (26) cases met the criteria for discharge into convalescence yesterday.

Everyone is advised to keep interactions to immediate households (the persons you live with) only and to not gather in crowds. Continue to respect and practice the different measures in place to help stop the spread of Covid-19:

• 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