City
Epaper

Africa's COVID-19 cases surpass 8.42 mln

By ANI | Updated: October 16, 2021 22:15 IST

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 8,420,043 as of Saturday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.

Open in App

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 8,420,043 as of Saturday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.

The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU), said the death toll from the pandemic across the continent stood at 215,265.

Some 7,494,079 patients across the continent have recovered from the disease so far, according to the agency.

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases in the continent, according to the agency.

In terms of caseload, southern Africa is the most affected region, followed by the northern and eastern parts of the continent, while central Africa is the least affected region in the continent, according to the Africa CDC. (ANI/Xinhua)

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Africa centers for disease control and prevention -lrb-africa cdcAfrica cdc
Open in App

Related Stories

HealthScientists inch closer to develop long-lasting swine flu vax

HealthWhy some people suffered heart inflammation post Covid vaccine

HealthCovid was 4th leading cause of death among Americans in 2022: US CDC

HealthUS reports Salmonella outbreak linked to flour

Health13 African countries report 6,883 monkeypox cases in 2022

International Realted Stories

International"Israel faces hostile environment, Iran's nuclear capability would tilt region's balance": Former Ambassador Manjeev Puri

InternationalChina ramps up military incursions near Taiwan

InternationalDisappointed when Adani airport deal cancelled, they’re credible partner: Kenya’s Odinga

InternationalPakistan: Baloch human rights body raises alarm over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

InternationalLocal human rights body spotlights growing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh