Resources

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 October 2020

2020-10-20

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.

Newsletters

Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #40

2020-10-20

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (13 October 2020), 2,524,173 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 36,810 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 39,952,759 COVID-19 cases and 1,112,108 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.8%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories

Sectoral Reports

Africa Migration Report

2020-10-15

The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa. This first edition, titled Challenging the Narrative, aims to deconstruct negative perceptions of migration in Africa by addressing contextual realities and bringing to light practical interventions and evidence-based knowledge on what is happening on the ground.

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #39

2020-10-13

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 October 2020), 2,315,658 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,532 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 37,428,586 COVID-19 cases and 1,075,298 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

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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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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 06 October 2020

2020-10-07

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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,