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Coronavirus – South Sudan: Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) – COVID-19 Preparedness (Mobility Update Week 5)

On 25 April 2020, South Sudan registered its [sixth](https://radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/south-sudan-records-its-sixth-fatal-coronavirus-case)COVID-19 case just two days after the [fifth](https://eyeradio.org/ministry-of-health-confirms-fifth-coronavirus-case/). On confirmation of the sixth case, the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on 26 April 2020 issued a suspension of all public transportation…

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Coronavirus – South Africa: Confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 7220

The total number of confirmed #COVID19 in SA is 7220. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Play your part in the fight against #COVID19. Follow the rules and cooperate with healthcare professionals. Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/

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Coronavirus – South Africa: Committees note responses from Department on Beitbridge Border Fence, Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) Beneficiaries and Quarantine Sites for COVID-19

A joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, and the Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, has noted the responses of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in relation to Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries, quarantine sites and

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Coronavirus – South Africa: Minister Thulas Nxesi appeals to employers to hand over Coronavirus COVID-19 relief funds to workers

The Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, calls on employers to ensure that the money that has been paid over by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) disbursed to the workers. This follows a number of complaints received from workers who called

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Coronavirus – South Africa: Premier Alan Winde update on Coronavirus COVID-19 on 4 May

As of 1pm on 4 May, the Western Cape has recorded 3451 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection. Total confirmed COVID-19 cases 3451 Total recoveries 894 Total deaths 64 Total active cases (currently infected patients) 2493 Total number of tests 46285 Patients in hospital 132 with 51 in ICU Sub Districts

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Coronavirus – African Union Member States (53) reporting COVID-19 cases (44,911) deaths (1,810), and recoveries (15,196)

African Union Member States (53) reporting COVID-19 cases (44,911) deaths (1,810), and recoveries (15,196) by region: Central (4,011 cases; 128 deaths; 1,212 recoveries): Burundi (19; 1; 7), Cameroon 2,077; 64; 953), Central African Republic (72; 0; 10), Chad (117; 10; 39), Congo (231; 10;

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Coronavirus – Cameroon: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves a US$226 million Disbursement to Cameroon to Address the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The IMF approved a disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) of US$ 226 million to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing Cameroon’s urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the terms of trade shocks from the sharp fall in oil prices; The IMF also

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Coronavirus – Africa: World Health Organization (WHO) supports Scientifically-Proven Traditional Medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes innovations around the world including repurposing drugs, traditional medicines and developing new therapies in the search for potential treatments for COVID-19. WHO recognizes that traditional, complementary and alternative medicine has many benefits and Africa has a long history of traditional medicine and practitioners that

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Equatorial Guinea takes bold action to aid explorers

The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons will grant two-year block extensions and ease capex requirements for E&P companies amid industry downturn; major U.S. upstream firms to benefit include Kosmos Energy, VAALCO Energy and more; the measure reflects broader efforts to drive global investment into Equatorial Guinea in

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Coronavirus – Ethiopia: Notification Note on COVID-19 Situational Update – 4 May 2020

The total laboratory tests conducted within 24 hours are 1758; of these five (5) of them are confirmed positive for COVID-19 and the total confirmed cases as of today are One-Hundred-Forty (140). The tests were conducted at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, National Animal Health Diagnostic and Investigation Center, Armauer

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Aliko Dangote Foundation engages 54gene Laboratory to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 test per day in Kano

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) (www.Dangote.com/foundation/), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialized in research, and diagnostics, to immediately set up a 400 test/day capacity laboratory in Kano State. 54Gene is accredited by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

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Coronavirus – Libya: Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams’ message on World Press Freedom Day

By Stephanie Williams An independent media, free from intimidation and threats, is crucial to laying the foundations of democracy. On this day, I want to pay tribute to the brave journalists and media workers in Libya who, despite rising intimidation and violence, continue to carry out their duties under extremely