Ituri recorded the first COVID-19 death on 17/7/2020

The provincial minister in charge of health on Friday July 17, confirmed the first death of a patient tested positive for Covid-19 in Ituri.
According to the minister, the province has already registered 9 positive cases. In Bunia 3 cases plus 1 death and in Mahagi 3 cases.
“Since Thursday, we have had 3 positive cases in Bunia. We have 9 cases so in Ituri and around 100 contacts, that's how we have to pay a lot of attention. There was 1 death in downtown Bunia with positive signs of the coronavirus, ”said Patrick Karamura.
All patients are placed in the coronavirus treatment center in Bunia and Mahagi, he said.
In addition, Minister Karamura insisted on compliance with the barrier measures.
"The church, the mortuary, marriage etc, we strictly forbid any gathering of people."