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Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak

Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak

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août 06, 2020

Venue: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

WHAT: Africa CDC weekly engagement with the media to provide critical update on the coordinated efforts by African Union Member States to implement the joint continental strategy on COVID-19. It also highlights key steps taken to support the PACT initiative across countries and other countermeasures by Africa CDC and other partners in response to the pandemic to minimize fatality due to the disease in Africa.

WHEN: Thursday, 06 August 2020

TIME: 11.00–12.00 pm East Africa Time

WHO : Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC and

Prof. Abderrahmane Maaroufi, Director, Institute Pasteur Maroc

WHERE: Online through ZOOM, Meeting ID is 990 2057 8771

 

Please click the link below to join the Briefing:

https://zoom.us/j/99020578771?pwd=cjBiK211Z1BTMmZ3NXIwR3J0ajVOUT09

Passcode: 613900

Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099, 99020578771# or+12532158782,

99020578771#

Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your

Current location):

US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or

+1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833

Webinar ID: 990 2057 8771

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ayCMWBfpb

Live stream: https://livestream.com/africanunion/events/9033858

 

Background Information

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to about 215 countries and territories with more than 18 million cases and claimed more than 690,000 lives worldwide. Nearly 980,000 cases have been reported in all 55 African countries, with over 21,000 deaths. Africa CDC is working with Member States to ensure appropriate response to the outbreak in countries to keep up the outstanding number of recoveries so far. Thursday’s briefing will also feature the Director of Institute Pasteur of Morocco to provide current information about the country’s pandemic response and ongoing public health measures taken by the government as it prepares for reopening the economy.

Kindly note that there will be French and Portuguese interpretations during the weekly briefing going forward.

Here are basic things to note about tomorrows briefing.

1. Journalists will be allowed to ask questions directly online. If you have a question send your name and the name of your media house to WhatsApp # (+251 945 502 310), the following emails (GwehN@africa-union.org, molalett@africa-union.org) and they will be taken by the moderator.

2. Journalists who cannot ask questions directly online should send their questions to the same number or email addresses.

Journalists are invited to connect and attend the press briefing on Thursday, 06 August 2020, at 11.00 a.m. East Africa Time .

Media inquiries :

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

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

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

Ressources

mai 31, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

mai 05, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

avril 02, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 1 April 2023, a total of 761,402,282 COVID-19 cases and 6,887,000 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

mars 22, 2023

Outbreak Update:  As of 21 March 2023, a total of 760,360,956 COVID-19 cases and 6,873,477 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

 


 

 

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