In a statement, the ministry said the usual protocol of isolating the case, interviewing them and tracing their contacts and movements was under way.
There are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.
The ministry said more information would be provided later today and the case would be included in tomorrow's totals.
The historical case was a recent returnee from Somalia via UAE who was tested on day 12 of their stay, but was considered recovered, the ministry said.
