Forty seven-nation Africa has 2,650 confirmed coronavirus cases, 49 deaths - WHO chief Tedros

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Coronavirus has now spread to dozens of the 47 countries of the WHO Africa region, with 2,650 infected and 49 dead, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.

The WHO stands ready to support all countries in the fight against the virus, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, said on Twitter. Countries with weaker health systems must act aggressively to contain spread among early cases and prevent community transmission, he said.

 

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Well, that made a lotta sense! 🙄

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stayin . . you don't need a weather man ( Boris Donald or Dominic ) to know which way the wind blows . . .

WHO actions late to prevent the virus from the beginning. We need a new WHO chief to save us and acts effectively.

I am sorry, but what is 47 deaths from vulnerable groups? Check stats..... Shocking.

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