African countries with highest coronavirus cases and how they are fighting to curb spreadTunisia has imposed a lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. SEE ALSO :China virus cases spike, 17 new infections reportedIn a televised address to the nation, Ramaphosa said the 21-day lockdown will begin at midnight on Thursday. "Immediate, swift and extraordinary action is required if we are to avoid human costs of this virus," said Ramaphosa. Read Now »As of Monday, South Africa had recorded 402 coronavirus new cases, according to the country’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. President Sall acknowledged that the country was struggling to contain the spread of the virus that has infected 79 people.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 24, 2020 07:07 UTC