Two more deaths and 41 new cases in five days |04 March 2021

Seychelles has registered two more Covid-19 related deaths, bringing to 13 the number of Seychellois casualties, while 41 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded since the last update bringing the total number of cases recorded in Seychelles to 2,890.

Of the new cases, three are from samples collected on February 26, nine from February 27, one from February 28, 22 from

March 1 and six from March 2.

Two persons, one aged in the early 30s and the other above 80 years, died of Covid-related illnesses on February 28 and March 1, respectively. They both had underlying medical conditions. This brings to 13 the number of Covid-related deaths in Seychelles.

Seventy-two (72) cases met discharge criteria yesterday and have been discharged to convalescence.

Everyone is advised to continue practice 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