Coronavirus: Africa’s death toll hits 383, as cases rise to 8,596 – WHO

Coronavirus: Africa’s death toll hits 383, as cases rise to 8,596 – WHO

Health Apr 06
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 8, 596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on African continent with 383 deaths.
Ghana’s count to 214
COVID-19: Nine new cases push Ghana’s count to 214
Health Apr 05
Nine new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Ghana. This has increased the country’s case count to 214 as at 0600GMT on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Dismay as DR Congo ‘offers its citizens’ for coronavirus vaccine testing
Dismay as DR Congo ‘offers its citizens’ for coronavirus vaccine testing
African Diaspora Health Apr 05
The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it will offer its citizens for any future testing of a vaccine against the coronavirus.
South Africa to conduct mass community testing for COVID-19 - Health minister
South Africa to conduct mass community testing for COVID-19 - Health minister
African Diaspora Health Apr 04
South Africa will conduct mass community testing for coronavirus as cases continued to rise, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Coronavirus: Nigerian state bans people from going out without wearing face masks
Coronavirus: Nigerian state bans people from going out without wearing face masks
Health Politics Apr 02
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers State has prohibited the movement of people in the state unless they wear a face mask.
Health Minister Obadiah Moyo
Coronavirus: 15,000 Zimbabwean returnees dodge testing
Health Apr 01
Less than 200 people have gone through coronavirus testing out of 16 032 returnees who arrived in Zimbabwe after the outbreak of the world pandemic, a doctors group has said
Kenya is to distribute cereals to the poor (file photo)
African governments increase help to poor
Health Politics Mar 30
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Africa, governments in some countries are taking measures to help poor people affected by lockdowns and other restrictions.