Coronavirus - Nigeria: Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Nigeria

President Buhari’s administration is taking a number of measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus and its impact

Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement:   “Nigeria’s economy is being threatened by the twin shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated sharp fall in international oil prices.  President Buhari’s administration is taking a number of measures aimed at containing the…

Coronavirus - Somalia: 8th case of Coronavirus confirmed in Somalia

The Ministry of Health & Human Services, Federal Republic of Somalia confirms the 8th case of coronavirus in Mogadishu. This is a 58 year old male of Somali citizen with no travel history. Total confirmed: 8 Recovered : 1 Deaths: 0

Coronavirus - Cameroon: 27 more positive cases today

When we have 27 more positive cases today, I am pleased to announce that we are also recording 43 cured cases, 11 in Laquintinie, 17 in HGY, 9 in Jamot and 6 in the central hospital. To this end, I congratulate the health personnel for their professionalism

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: Case Update 04-07-2020

New Cases - 8 Active Cases - 44 Critical - 1 Total Recovered - 4 New deaths - 0 Total deaths - 2 Total cases - 52

Coronavirus - Kenya: Status Update

So far, a total of 1,928 persons have been monitored, 1,415 have been discharged and 513 are currently on follow up. To date, we have managed to test 4,973 samples from individuals.

Coronavirus - South Africa: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1749

As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1749. There is also another death, bringing the total to 13 deaths. It was a male who had stage 4 prostrate cancer at Parklands Hospital. We convey our condolences to the family of the deceased.

Coronavirus - Africa: African Union and African private sector launch COVID-19 Response Fund

Leveraging African solidarity, the initiative aims to implement a pan-African self-reliance strategy to halt COVID-19 pandemic

Ahead of an expected surge in cases of COVID-19 in Africa, the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched a public-private partnership with the AfroChampions Initiative, known as the Africa COVID-19 Response Fund. The partnership aims to raise an initial US$ 150…

Coronavirus - Kenya: Total of 696 samples tested in the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, we have tested a total of 696 samples out of which 14 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease out of which 12 are Kenyans and two are foreigners 

Coronavirus - Kenya: The 14 confirmed cases in Kenya

The 14 confirmed cases have been taken to isolation facilities and contact tracing is ongoing. Eight of the new cases are males and six are females aged between 5 to 56 years. 

Coronavirus - Tunisia: UNHCR Tunisia Flash Update #1 COVID-19

442 refugees and asylum seekers of different nationalities received food and hygiene items from different civil society organizations across the country

In line with the announcement by the Tunisian National Security Council of the extension of the general lockdown until 18 April, UNHCR Tunisia will continue to rely on alternative working arrangements, to adapt and sustain existing activities, and to step up support to refugees and asylum seekers to meet current…