Some 19 countries in Africa have reported an over 20 percent increase in new cases in the past 28 days compared with the previous four weeks. In particular, he cited Kenya, Morocco and South Africa where infections have been increasing. Rwanda has closed 25 coronavirus treatment centres across the country following a successful reduction in positive cases. Only seven treatment cases now remain active, and the Ministry of Health is confident these are enough to handle critically ill patients across the country. It is also calling for community engagement to ensure all citizens in cities, districts and villages across Africa are committed to fighting the Covid-19.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2020 14:48 UTC