EXPLAINER: What Africa, approaching a million cases, is doing to fight COVID-19

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On Wednesday, the continent was approaching a million infections and around 21,000 deaths.

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The World Health Organization has warned the coronavirus pandemic could overwhelm strained public health systems in Africa. On 5 August, the continent was approaching a million infections and around 21,000 deaths, according to a Reuters tally. Here are measures some countries are taking to curb the virus.With more cases than any other country on the continent, South Africa imposed a strict lockdown on 27 March, closing borders and requiring most people to stay at home except for essential trips.

President Cyril Ramaphosa in July re-imposed a curfew and a ban on alcohol sales, both of which are still in effect. He also announced that public schools would again close, this time for four weeks. Classes are due to resume on 24 August.Africa’s most populous country imposed lockdowns lasting around five weeks in its main cities, Lagos and Abuja, before easing restrictions in early May.

People stand in white circles drawn on the ground to adhere to social distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 as they wait for a bus at Nyabugogo bus station in Kigali, Rwanda, on 4 May 2020, the first day back from the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Picture: AFP The government eased restrictions in May due to what it said was a reduction in cases. It opened schools and colleges and allowed sporting events and gatherings, despite doctors and diplomats saying the outbreak was far from contained.

Traders open their shops in Rood Woko’s great market in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on 20 April 2020, after the market was closed since 25 March 2020, as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Picture: AFP

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