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UPDATE 1-Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 750,000 - Reuters tally

Published 22/07/2020, 15:24
UPDATE 1-Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 750,000 - Reuters tally

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NAIROBI, July 22 (Reuters) - Total confirmed coronavirus
cases in Africa have passed 750,000, a Reuters tally of
government and World Health Organization data showed on
Wednesday.
The tally showed the continent had 751,151 cases, 15,721
deaths and 407,461 recoveries. Cases crossed the 500,000 mark on
July 8.
The virus hit Africa later than other continents and
transmission rates are lower than elsewhere. Still, this could
translate into a prolonged, years-long outbreak, WHO said in
May.
Most countries on the continent have imposed restrictions on
public gatherings and international travel and introduced
curfews among other steps meant to curb the spread of the virus.
Although many have also started gradually easing lockdowns
to reopen hard-hit economies, governments are alert to the fact
that opening up too quickly could lead to a spike in new cases.
The Reuters tally put South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt
and Algeria as the leading countries with cases on the
continent.

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