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November 03, 2020COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 03 November 2020In 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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October 28, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #41Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 October 2020), 3,025,116 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,780 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 42,977,875 COVID-19 cases and 1,152,8883 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.7%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories. This week, no new country or territory reported its first case.
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October 20, 2020COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 October 2020In 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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October 20, 2020Utiliser Les Données Pour Trouver Un Équilibre (Deuxième Partie)Alors que la pandémie de COVID-19 fait rage depuis six mois, les gouvernements ont dû prendre des décisions difficiles, en cherchant tout d’abord à protéger la santé de leurs populations tout en préservant leurs conditions de vie et en réduisant le fardeau social engendré par l’arrêt presque
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October 20, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #40Outbreak 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
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October 13, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #39Outbreak 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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October 07, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #38Outbreak 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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October 07, 2020COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 06 October 2020In 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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October 05, 2020Community Use of Face MasksThis 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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October 05, 2020Africa CDC Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials (CONCVACT)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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October 05, 2020Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in AfricaPromoting harmonized, standardized and coordinated entry and exit for travelers in African Union Member States through digital solutions.
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September 28, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #37
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September 09, 2020ALN Initiative Embedding Nutrition within the Covid-19 Response and Recovery1. Background
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September 01, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #33 -
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August 12, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #30Since 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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July 28, 2020COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 July 2020In 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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July 28, 2020Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipmentRecommendations 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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July 21, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29Since 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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July 14, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #26 -
July 14, 2020AU CSOs: Accelerating Actions Against Impact of COVID-19 on Gender EqualityWe, the participants of the African Union- Civil Society Organisations Consultation convened vi
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June 24, 2020Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #23
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.