May 17: Random, extensive testing starts in Asmara, border towns

Areas in the Eritrean capital Asmara will as of today be undergoing random and extensive testing as part of government efforts to better understand and contain any possible cases of COVID-19.

39 = number of confirmed cases, number of recoveries

May 15: Eritrea officially virus-free with 100% recoveries, no death

Eritrea has officially declared itself virus-free after all 39 patients successfully recovered from COVID-19.

Total confirmed cases = 39

Total recoveries = 39

Total deaths = 0

Active cases = 0

Figures valid as of close of day May 15, 2020

Announcement from Health Ministry – FULL TEXT

One patient has recovered fully after standard tests at the National Laboratory and was released from hospital today.

April 18, 2020: Eritrea president likens COVID-19 to sudden war

Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki has delivered his first public address on the coronavirus pandemic since the country recorded index case on March 21.

As of April 18, the Eritrea COVID-19 situation report had 35 confirmed cases, all currently under treatment – meaning the country had not recorded any recovery or death.