36th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
36th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
WHAT: Weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the COVID-19 situation and the progress made to implement key initiatives of the joint continental strategy for COVID-19 response in Africa.
SPEAKERS: Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
WHERE: Online through ZOOM, please register in advance to join the briefing
Register in advance for this webinar using the below link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zFdsOLCRRxifcJRyB-6bnA
Live stream: https://livestream.com/africanunion/events/9033858
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to about 220 countries and territories with more than 58.9million cases; and claimed over 1.3million lives globally. In Africa, over 2million cases have been reported in all countries, with nearly 51,000 deaths. Africa CDC continue to work with Member States to ensure an effective response to the outbreak by Member States, including maintaining key public health measures which have helped to slow down the pandemic on the continent and to be prepared for a possible second wave of the outbreak.
Dr Nkengasong’s briefing on the COVID-19 situation will focus on key aspects of Africa CDC response activities across the continent to include:
- Current trend and status of the pandemic in AU member states and the potential second wave of infections
- Recent progress on COVID-19 Vaccines Development
- The state of COVID-19 testing in member states and updates from the Deputy Director’s field visit to member states.
Kindly note that the briefings now covers 3 AU working languages (English, French and Portuguese) through interpretation.
Below are basic things to consider during the briefing.
· 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.
· Colleagues who cannot ask questions directly online should send their questions to the same number or email addresses.
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.
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
Topic Resources
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).
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).
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