The over 11,282 cases recorded so far have come with 1,354 recoveries and 558 deaths. South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco have all recorded over 1,000 cases so far but South Africa tops with more cases at 1,934. North Africa leads with over 437 recoveries followed closely by West Africa with over 348 recoveries as at April 9, 2020. #COVID19 cases in Africa reach over 11,000 – with 1,354 recoveries & 558 deaths reported. pic.twitter.com/gDSSsfgyaj — WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) April 9, 2020Globally however over 1.3 million people have been infected with deaths exceeding 70,000 as at April 9, 2020.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 09, 2020 19:30 UTC