Senegal, which is hosting the competition, has confirmed two cases of coronavirus, bringing the total confirmed cases in Africa to 12. Morocco became the sixth African country to record a coronavirus case, following confirmations in Senegal and Tunisia on Monday. Senegal, Tunisia record first casesTwo African countries have confirmed first cases of coronavirus as at today (Monday, March 2). Three African countries testing suspected casesThree African countries are testing suspected cases as at February 15, according to the African Union’s Center for Disease Control, CDC. Ivory Coast suspected case tests negativeIvory Coast’s health ministry on Wednesday said the suspected case of coronavirus in the country had tested negative.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 04, 2020 12:56 UTC