Some 1,145, out of 1,454 covid-19 active patients, have been ordered to stay at home (home isolation), and 309 are being treated in the country's treatment centers, health authorities have said.
The figure is part of statistics released by the State Secretary for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, during a daily covid-19 press conference held in Luanda on Sunday.
The measure, which are intended to reduce the costs in admission of asymptomatic patients and give room to those in critical health condition, started on 22 August whole country.
Home quarantine covers national citizens, diplomats and foreigners residing in Angola with negative pre-boarding test, conducted 72 hours before their trip.
Meanwhile, non-resident foreigners continue to observe institutional quarantine, while the national citizens, who tested positive to covid-19 and without showing symptoms, are required to remain indoors.
Isolation time can last 14 days, depending on the evolution of the disease and the results of the tests.
Angola reported 73 new cases and 22 recovered in the last 24 hours.
The country has also confirmed 2,624 cases, 107 deaths.
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