COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (27 April 2022)

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (27 April 2022)

This biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates to the COVID-19-related guidance from Africa CDC, WHO and other public health agencies. This brief complements the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC and WHO/AFRO are taking to help African Union Member States. Contents are not intended to serve as recommendations from the African Union-Africa CDC or WHO/AFRO; rather, the brief serves as a summary of the scientific information available in the public space to Member States. The outbreak is evolving rapidly and the nature of this information will continue to change. We will provide regular updates to ensure Member States are informed of the most critical developments on the science and public health best practices related to COVID-19.

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In Africa, the number of COVID-19 cases and affected countries has been increasing steadily. As of 24 April 2020, over 27,000 cases and 1,300 deaths have been reported in 52 countries. Community transmission is now widespread. The epidemic has the potential to result in substantial death and suffering in Africa due to four major factors:

  1. Increased risk of transmission,
  2. Increased risk of infection leading to severe illness,
  3. Increased risk of death from severe illness,
  4. Increased suffering among those who survive the pandemic.

This guidance document addresses how physical distancing (referred to in previous guidance documents as ‘social distancing’) can help slow down transmission.

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