Outbreak Brief 50: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (22 December 2020), 3,969,993 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 71,288 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 79,693,677 COVID-19 cases and 1,762,066 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
COVID-19 Update: Keeping safe and healthy through the holidays
With the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic affecting Africa, now more than ever, it is important that we all adhere to following public health and social measures to protect our health and the health of our friends, family, and love ones this holiday season. The likelihood that someone at a family gathering will be carrying […]
Outbreak Brief 49: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (15 December 2020), 4,660,959 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 81,815 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 75,723,684 COVID-19 cases and 1,690,778 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Alert Notification: New SARS-CoV-2 variant with multiple spike protein mutations
Date/Time: 21 December 2020 Incident/Event title/Name: New SARS-CoV-2 variant with multiple spike protein mutations Notification*: […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (15 December 2020)
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance […]
Outbreak Brief 48: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (8 December 2020), 4,611,213 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 75,990 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 71,062,725 COVID-19 cases and 1,608,963 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.3%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country […]
PERC: Biweekly Report (24 November – 07 December 2020)
Reporting period: 24 November–7 December Biweekly Report With the prospect of a widely available COVID-19 vaccine for Africa still months away, health officials are concerned that travel for the December holidays will increase cases and overwhelm health system that are already taxed. As many AU Member States—and countries around the world—experience second waves, the lack […]
Outbreak Brief 47: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (1 December 2020), 4,079,785 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 92,430 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 66,451,512 COVID-19 cases and 1,532,973 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.3%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country […]
Responding to the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Africa
The number of new COVID-19 cases being reported daily in the months of July and August in Africa declined rapidly. This trend reversed during the month of October with many countries now experiencing either their first major increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases or their second wave of the pandemic. As the pandemic […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (01 December 2020)
In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance […]