The World Health Organization Africa reveal,ed that 43% of the continent’sCovid-19cases are from South Africa.
The WHO addressed the surge in new cases on Thursday.
Approximately 136 000 people in Africa have lost their lives to the virus.
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Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director, has encouraged countries to boost their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Suliman added that the situation in Gauteng is a major concern.
The department of basiceducationwill begin rolling out the vaccine programme in schools.
South Africa counts for 43% of Covid-19 infections in Africa. Image: Dwayne Senior/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Vaccination is voluntary but highly recommended so that everybody can be protected.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
