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A year of genomic surveillance reveals how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic unfolded in Africa
“Although distorted by low sampling numbers and blind spots, the findings highlight that Africa must not be left behind in the global pandemic response, otherwise it could become a source for new variants.”
Topics: Health impact, New waves and outbreaks, Regional coordination
September 9, 2021
Interview with Megan McDonald: COVID-19, African Capital Markets, and What Lies Ahead
COVID-19 Africa Watch talks to Megan McDonald of Standard Bank about the ongoing economic impacts of the pandemic, recent market developments, and the priorities for a robust recovery.
Topics: Economic impact, Financial markets
September 7, 2021
COVID-19 has made fighting inequality more critical than ever
“Change can be daunting, but it is far less scary than the alternative. Radical changes in government policy, in business behaviour and in our personal choices over the past 18 months demonstrate that previously unthinkable actions can be undertaken.”
Topics: Economic impact, Multilaterals, Policy responses, Poverty and inequality
September 6, 2021
South Africa’s scientists monitor new COVID-19 variant as the pandemic evolves
“A new highly mutated variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in South Africa as the country continues to battle high infections and death rates from the pandemic. Due to the fast evolving nature of the pandemic, this new variant from South Africa—the continent’s worst hit country with over 2.8 million cases—poses new challenges to regional efforts to contain the pandemic.”
Topics: Health impact, New waves and outbreaks
August 31, 2021
Lagos: Total COVID-19-related deaths surpass 500
“The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the number of persons who have died from COVID-19-related complications in the state has reached 506… He said 11 persons died from COVID-19-related complications on the reported day, increasing the state’s fatality figure by the virus to 506.”
Topics: Health impact
August 24, 2021
Rwanda expands COVID-19 vaccinations to all people over 18 in Kigali
“Rwanda’s Health Ministry said Monday that it has started a third phase of mass COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer vaccine targeting adults 18 years and over in the capital Kigali. The ministry expects to reach over 90% of eligible people over a two-week operation at multiple vaccination sites across the districts of Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge before extending the vaccinations to other secondary cities.”
Active COVID-19 Cases Reach 71,387 in Morocco
“Morocco’s Health Ministry has been warning citizens about the importance of taking preventive measures, including wearing masks properly. The ministry also urged citizens eligible for the vaccine to visit the nearest center to receive the vaccination.”
Topics: Health impact, Vaccine access and delivery
August 23, 2021
Why has COVID-19 had less of an impact in Africa?
“There has been an increase in COVID-19 deaths across Africa since mid-July 2021. But the impact of the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe, and Asia.”
Topics: Health impact
Third wave ‘stubbornly persists’, young adults urged to get vaccinated
“’The third wave remains stubbornly in our midst, with a resurgence moving decisively from Gauteng to coastal provinces,’” Health Minister Joe Phaahla said during the weekly COVID-19 update.”
Topics: Health impact, New waves and outbreaks, Vaccine access and delivery
August 20, 2021
Interview: CBK Governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge on Kenya’s Priorities for Economic Resilience and Sustainability
Dr. Patrick Njoroge, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, speaks to COVID-19 Africa Watch about Kenya’s economic journey since the onset of the pandemic, the role government has played in mitigating the worst impacts on households and businesses, and the reasons for optimism when it comes to the path ahead.
Topics: Debt and debt relief, Economic impact, FinTech, Monetary policy
August 16, 2021
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