Coronavirus - Libya: First death of COVID-19 was recorded in Libya

The first death of COVID-19 was recorded in Libya. The death case is an 82-year-old  non-Libyan woman living in Tripoli.

Coronavirus - Nigeria: A total of 190 confirmed cases and 2 deaths of COVID-19 have been recorded in Nigeria

As part of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the NCDC DG Chikwe Ihekweazu provided updates on COVID-19 Nigeria at the press briefing convened daily by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. As at 3 April 2020, a total of 190 confirmed cases and 2 deaths of…

Coronavirus - South Africa: 2 more deaths have been newly verified bringing the total to 9

NEW UPDATE: There are 1505 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 43 new cases. We're deeply saddened that 2 more deaths have been newly verified bringing the total to 9.

Coronavirus - Ghana: Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 03 April 2020, 17:30hrs

Ghana has recorded a total of 205 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths

Since the last update, Ghana has confirmed one (1) additional COVID-19 case from Upper East Region. This particular case has no travel history or contact with any confirmed case in Ghana. As at 3rd April 2020, Ghana has recorded a total of 205 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths.…

Address by His Excellency Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of The Republic of Malawi, on confirmed Coronavirus cases

We are currently providing initial care and medical management for all three cases

Fellow Malawians, As you are all aware, the world has been attacked by Coronavirus. And until today, Malawi had no any confirmed case. However, sadly, I would like to inform the nation that for first time, we now have confirmed cases of Coronavirus disease in the country. There are three…

Coronavirus - Uganda: 3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed out of the 419 samples tested at UVRI. The confirmed number of cases now stands at 48

Coronavirus - Somalia: two new cases of Coronavirus in Somalia

There are 2 new cases of coronavirus in Somalia. Total confirmed: 7 Recovered: 1 Deaths: 0

Coronavirus – Nigeria: Federal Government confirms 190 cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria

The Minister added that it is an indication that it is a public health challenge that must not be taken lightly

The Honorable Minister, Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24hrs, cumulatively recording 190 confirmed cases in Nigeria, across 12 states and the FCT. He disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force Press Briefing, today, 3rd April, 2020 stating that, there are 98 cases…

Coronavirus - South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe on sector interventions during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Remarks by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP), update on sector interventions responding to the nationwide lockdown

Since our last engagement with members of the media wherein we announced interventions to support the decisive action by President Ramaphosa to initiate a nationwide lockdown, we have been working together with key stakeholders in the minerals and energy portfolio to monitor and ensure compliance with the lockdown regulations gazetted…

Seven tips for protecting against the coronavirus

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WHO recommends 7 tips in protecting yourself against the risk of coronavirus infection: 1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or with an alcohol-based gel. 2. Need to cough or sneeze? Do it into a tissue or bent elbow, and then wash your hands. 3. Stay at least…