Algerian Health Minister Abderrahmane Benbouzid announced on Tuesday the detection of the country’s very first COVID-19 case.
The patient is an Italian national who arrived in Algeria on February 17. According to the minister, the individual was immediately placed under quarantine and is receiving specialized medical care to ensure both their safety and that of the wider population.
Benbouzid also reassured citizens that preventive measures have been strengthened at airports, seaports, and land border crossings. These measures include the installation of thermal cameras to detect anyone exhibiting fever, a key symptom of the infection.
The minister emphasized that these precautions aim to limit the spread of the virus and protect public health, urging the population to remain vigilant and strictly follow health guidelines.
