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 […]
Outbreak Brief 46: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (24 November 2020), 3,935,585 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 55,074 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 62,371,727 COVID-19 cases and 1,440,543 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country […]
Questions and answers on mask wearing
Questions and answers on mask wearing
Alert Notification: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N8
Date/Time: 24 November 2020 Incident/Event title/Name: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N8 Notification*: […]
Outbreak Brief 45: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (17 November 2020), 4,123,778 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 68,185 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 58,436,142 COVID-19 cases and 1,385,469 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country […]
Advisory on Respiratory Protective Equipment
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) includes close fitting masks such as N95 and FFP2 respirators, reusable half masks and powered air purifying respirators. Disposable RPE (N95 or FFP2) is most commonly used by healthcare workers in medical settings. When used correctly RPE can filter small particles, including aerosol-borne pathogens, which may be created during aerosol generating […]
VIRTUAL KICK-OFF EVENT & PANEL DISCUSSION
Date: Monday, 23 November 2020Time: 6.00 pm EAT | 3.00 pm GMT | 4.00 pm SAST | 4.00 pm WAT Connect to the event through this link: https://zoom.us/j/91657111736?pwd=TEQxY0pEYlpXUldCWjBZcXFCZGQzZz09Meeting ID: 916 5711 1736Passcode: 072567 Speakers Dr John NkengasongDirector, Africa Centres forDisease Control and Prevention Gabrielle FitzgeraldCEO and Founder, PanoramaCo-founder, Pandemic Action Network Aya ChebbiAfrican Union Youth […]