Situation reports on COVID-19 outbreak - Sitrep 24, 12 August 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in the WHO African Region has continued to slow down, as seen in the past two weeks. Since our last External Situation Report 23 issued on 5 August 2020, a total of 75 326 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (9% increase) was reported from 44 countries between 5 and 11 August 2020, compared to a 13% increase recorded during the previous reporting period (29 July - 5 August 2020). While South Africa reported majority of the new cases, 60% (44 791), it also recorded a remarkable downward trajectory in trend. There were also reduction in incidence cases in Nigeria, Ghana and Algeria in the past week. While these indicators are encouraging, the figures should be cautiously interpreted as they may be affected by many factors, including the current testing capacity and strategy.
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