Since fears of a global pandemic became a thing, the potential impact of COVID-19 has become a real concern, given the continent’s scant resources. Coronavirus in AfricaEgypt was the first African country to record a death after a German fatality succumbed to the virus earlier in the month. South Africa – 240 cases (0 deaths)South Africa recorded its first confirmed case earlier in the month, but the numbers have steadily risen to 240, as of Saturday. Senegal – 60The West African country was one of the first in the continent to confirm a coronavirus case, and that figure has now climbed to 56. Cameroon – 40Also in West Africa, Cameroon is high up with 40 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 22, 2020 12:22 UTC