Health experts have issued loud warnings, for most African countries are desperately short of intensive-care units, equipment and trained staff. – South African warning –Ballooning from one case two weeks ago to 202 on Friday, South Africa has the highest numbers in the subcontinent. The country’s flag carrier, South African Airways, suspended all regional and international flights until the end of May in line with government-imposed travel bans aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. South Africa has adopted slew of other measures, including banning gatherings of more than 100 people, shutting schools, and suspending major cultural and sporting events. – Lagos challenge –In Lagos, Africa’s biggest city, authorities faced an immediate challenge in implementing limits on religious gatherings decreed just a day earlier.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2020 06:00 UTC