The other countries are South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea and Ivory Coast.
ADVERTISEMENT
Ghana among top 10 African countries with “accelerating” COVID-19 cases – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Ghana among the top 10 African nations driving the spread of COVID-19.
Ghana among top 10 African countries with “accelerating” COVID-19 cases – WHO
Recommended articles
The WHO said the aforementioned countries account for nearly 80% of all Coronavirus cases on the continent.
This was revealed by the WHO’s Sub-Saharan Africa regional director, Matshidiso Moeti.
ADVERTISEMENT
Africa's COVID-19 cases are accelerating, says the WHO
Pulse Ghana
“It took 98 days to reach 100,000 cases and only 18 to move to 200,000,” she Moeti noted.
Dr. Moeti said, although Africa currently accounts for just a small fraction of the world’s cases, the continent has seen the virus accelerate in recent weeks.
“For now Africa still only accounts for a small fraction of cases worldwide. But the pace of the spread is quickening.
“Swift and early action by African countries has helped to keep numbers low but constant vigilance is needed to stop Covid-19 from overwhelming health facilities,” she added.
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, Ghana’s COVID-19 case count currently stands at 10,856, with 3,921 recoveries and 48 deaths.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Newmont pays GHS 1.295 billion in taxes to government of Ghana for Q1 2024
Newmont spearheads malaria prevention as the world marks World Malaria Day
Stephen Appiah to contest as independent candidate in Ayawaso West Wuogon – Reports
Thugs attack Accra-based Class FM/TV with petrol bombs and stones
We’re not repainting and changing public schools’ uniforms – Education Ministry
IGP calls for patriotism, maturity and love for humanity in December polls
President Akufo-Addo commissions 15MW Solar Power Plant in Kaleo
Despite $40 million in my account, MBA lecturers still failed me - McDan recounts
