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The recorded totals mentioned here are current as of 10:01 BST on 7 August 2020.
| Source | Website | |
|---|---|---|
| AU CDC | COVID-19 Daily Update | @Africa CDC |
| Johns Hopkins University | COVID-19 data dashboard | @JohnsHopkinsSPH |
| WHO | COVID-19 homepage | @WHO |
- Africa has recorded 1,008,153 COVID-19 cases (data sourced from Johns Hopkins University).
- The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to over one million, with more than half registered in South Africa.
Covid-19 in Burkina Faso: Chinese Embassy donates 10,000 masks to the Ministry of Education
The Chinese Ambassador to Burkina Faso Li Jian has offered 10,000 masks and 20 thermo flash thermometers to the Minister of National Education to help prepare for the start of the school year and in light of the opening of air travel on 1 August.
Nigeria extends second phase nationwide COVID-19 lockdown by four weeks
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the extension of a nationwide lockdown for four weeks as the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest extension is the third for the second phase of an eased lockdown meant to curb the spread of the disease in the West African country.
South Africa sets up body to probe coronavirus corruption
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has set up a ministerial committee to investigate alleged corruption in state tenders in the fight against the coronavirus, as the government faces criticism over its response to the pandemic.
