Africa has a small window to combat spread of Covid-19 – WHO’s Matshidiso Moeti

It is crucial that rigorous contact tracing happens and that isolation is imposed on those infected as soon as possible.

Moeti said the continent must be prepared for a broader expansion of the virus and the pandemic could only be contained if governments encouraged public health interventions. Asked if there were any countries in Africa that the WHO was particularly worried about, Moeti said countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia were leading the charge in policy formulation and implementation in the their efforts to curb the pandemic.

Countries must carefully consider who is coming in and [emphasise] that social distancing is absolutely crucial“There are some businesspeople in China [such as Jack Ma] who are assisting the continent with the capacity it needs. This is vital at this time,” Moeti said.

There is nothing to celebrate here. Effective lockdown, quick testing and therapeutic interventions should help manage the curve. Developing countries will be the worst affected

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Covid-19 live updates: Cases increase to more than 700 in SAHealth minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 has increased to 709 cases overnight.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Covid-19: Maximise limited resources to minimise the loss of education timeThis is a time for collective action and solidarity, for education leaders to collaborate across sectors and, as our first priority, to flatten the curve of infection while ensuring comprehensive care for the 12 million children who are not in school. 👍
Source: City_Press - 🏆 7. / 72 Read more »

COVID-19 cases in SA climb to 709COVID-19 cases in SA climb to 709 SouthAfricaLockdown COVID-19 JaneDuttonHour Yeses😳🙊 😦😦😦😦😦 Hence the lockdown, to avoid 👇
Source: eNCA - 🏆 49. / 51 Read more »

This is how Telkom, Cell C, Vodacom and MTN can help during Covid-19 shutdownMany people have streamed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s coronavirus updates and announcements on sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter 🔒
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »

No cases yet but Dr Yusuf Dadoo hospital ready to deal with Covid-19The Dr Yusuf Dadoo hospital in Krugersdorp’s Mogale City local municipality has to date tested up to 40 people for the deadly Covid-19 coronavirus disease and all results have come back negative. Makasana 🤣🤣 👀 Okay. Now ngiya thuka manje. Too close. I was hoping that abo Steve biko hospital yizo zizoba ready. Ai
Source: City_Press - 🏆 7. / 72 Read more »

Gift of the Givers to help hospitals with discounted Covid-19 testsThey will also provide tents, protective wear and consumables for Chris Hani Baragwanath, Raheema Moosa and Helen Joseph hospitals.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »