Outbreak Brief 36: COVID-19 Pandemic – 22 September 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (15 September 2020), 2,028,825 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 36,835 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 30,954,775 COVID-19 cases and 959,242 (case fatality rate (CFR): 3.1%) related deaths have been reported from 217 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (22 September 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 35: COVID-19 Pandemic – 15 September 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (8 September 2020), 1,887,020 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,762 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 28,925,950 COVID-19 cases and 922,407 (case fatality rate (CFR): 3.2%) related deaths have been reported from 217 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 34: COVID-19 Pandemic – 8 September 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (1 September 2020), 1,912,846 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,044 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 27,038,930 COVID-19 cases and 881,645 (case fatality rate (CFR): 3.3%) related deaths have been reported from 215 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Zambia
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Zambia that balance the benefit […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in South Africa
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in South Africa that balance the […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Tunisia
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Tunisia that balance the benefit […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Zimbabwe
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Zimbabwe that balance the benefit […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Sudan
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Sudan that balance the benefit […]
Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Uganda
Background: Public health and social measures (PHSMs) are an important strategy to slow transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the pressure on health care systems, but they can place a significant burden on people, especially when they restrict movement or access to services. This brief aims to inform policy decisions in Uganda that balance the benefit […]