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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #38

2020-10-07

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (29 September 2020), 2,073,499 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 38,834 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 35,112,928 COVID-19 cases and 1,035,766 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

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Community Use of Face Masks

2020-10-05

This document provides guidance to Member States on the effective use of face masks/ coverings in the community by individuals without COVID-19 symptoms in order to reduce potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2.a It also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19.b

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Africa CDC Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials (CONCVACT)

2020-10-05

The Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 is underpinned by the need to limit transmission, prevent deaths and reduce associated harms. Participation by African nations in clinical trials is an essential step to ensure that sufficient data is generated on the safety and efficacy of the most promising vaccine candidates among the region’s populations.

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Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa

2020-10-05

Promoting harmonized, standardized and coordinated entry and exit for travelers in African Union Member States through digital solutions.

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Quarterly Newsletter on Migration and Mobility, Volume 2

2020-10-01

Dear representatives from Member States, RECs, and Partners,

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Second edition of the Labour migration Statistics report in Africa

2020-09-30

Labor Migration Statistics Report in Africa Second edition: Regional Migration Profile

Executive Summary

The present report has been prepared in fulfilment of the request made in July 2015 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government that the African Union Commission should submit a biennial report on labour migration statistics in Africa.

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #37

2020-09-28

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Questionnaire : Great Museum of Africa (GMA)

2020-09-24 - 2020-11-30

This questionnaire has been designed to obtain information from African Union Member States, Pan African Cultural Institutions, museum personnel and the public at large on the establishment of Great Museum of Africa (GMA) a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063.

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ALN Initiative Embedding Nutrition within the Covid-19 Response and Recovery

2020-09-09

1. Background

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Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus, June – August 2020 Edition

2020-09-08

Department of Social Affairs Newsletter

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #33

2020-09-01

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Africa CDC Rumor Report

2020-08-25

Reporting date: August 24, 2020
Please direct questions on this report to Melody Swen, mswen@novetta.com & Rhys O’Neill, roneill@novetta.com

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #32

2020-08-25

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #31

2020-08-18

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Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus June – August 2020 Edition

2020-08-16

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #30

2020-08-12

Since the last brief (14 July 2020), 1,577,909 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,039 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 14,363,960 COVID-19 cases and 603,943 (CFR: 4.2%) related deaths have been reported from 215

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 July 2020

2020-07-28

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 from WHO and other public health agencies.

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Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment

2020-07-28

Recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are detailed in the Africa CDC guidance on the use of personal protective equipment for different clinical settings and activities. However, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some African countries may face the risk of an acute shortage of PPE.

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29

2020-07-21

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #26

2020-07-14

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #23

2020-06-24

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (16 June 2020), 1,037,856 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 34,192 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 8,871,099 COVID-19 cases and 465,987 (CFR: 5.3%) related deaths have been reported from 215 countries and territories. No new country or territory is reporting cases or deaths for the first time this week.

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 23 June 2020

2020-06-23

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 16 June 2020

2020-06-16

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #22

2020-06-16

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (9 June 2020), 813,112 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 30,776 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 7,833,243 COVID-19 cases and 431,795 (CFR: 5.5%) related deaths have been reported from 215 countries and territories. No new country or territory is reporting cases or deaths for the first time this week.