the Rate of spread of the coronavirus in Africa has accelerated. This was stated by the Director of the African regional office of the world health organization (who), Matshidiso of Moate, reports BBC News.
the representative of the organization said that the epidemic is widely published outside the capitals of the countries of the continent. Serious problem may be the lack of tests, and other medical equipment. It is noted that local authorities are trying to contain the spread of the virus.
Reuters reports the words of Moeti about 200 thousand cases of infection in Africa and approximately five thousand deaths. With ten countries — so-called engines of the epidemic, they account for 75 percent of all cases.
In April, the who has warned that the number of cases of infection with coronavirus in Africa can dramatically increase to 10 million. It was reported that the who is working with local governments to improve the treatment of coronavirus and minimize fatal outcomes.
