MEDIA ADVISORY

Fifth Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

WHAT: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to almost all countries and claimed nearly 40,000 lives worldwide. More than 5000 cases have been reported in 47 African countries, with over 170 deaths. Africa CDC is supporting African Union Member States in responding to the outbreak. This briefing will provide updated information from Member States and the supported being provided by Africa CDC and other partners.

SPEAKER: Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC

WHEN: Thursday, 2 April 2020

TIME: 11.00 am–12.00 pm

WHERE: Online through Bluejeans, Meeting ID is 2345653245

Background Information
The total number of cases of COVID-19 is approaching 1 million globally. With several confirmed cases in 47 African countries, Africa CDC is working with Member States to ensure appropriate response to the outbreak in their countries. The Director of Africa CDC will provide critical update on efforts by Member States, support from partners and other countermeasures taken to minimize fatality due to the disease in Africa.

Journalists are invited to connect and attend the press briefing on Thursday, 2 April 2020, at 11.00 am.

Journalists will have opportunity to ask questions online.

Media inquiries:

Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Tel: 0911-630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org; Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission

About Africa CDC
Africa CDC is a specialized technical institution of the African Union which supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, prevention and control of diseases.

Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org

About the African Union
The African Union spearheads Africa’s development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. AU Vision: to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena, effectively driven by an accountable, efficient and responsive Commission.

Learn more at: http://www.au.int/en

For further information:

Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org I Website: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

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Below are instructions for joining the conference call:
1. To join Via Mobile phone (Android/ iOS):​
· Download the Bluejeans app from Google play or App store
· Enter the Meeting ID: 2345 653 245

2. To join via PC or Mac:
· Write the following link in your browser:
https://africa-union.bluejeans.com/2345653245
· Download the Bluejeans app
· Enter the Meeting ID: 2345 653 245

3. To join via Video Tele Conferencing (VTC) System:
· Call the following IP address: 199.48.152.152
· Enter the Meeting ID: 2345 653 245