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Rwanda reimposes lockdown over ‘unprecedented’ Covid-19 infections

January 19, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, central africa, Covid-19, kigali, Lockdown, News, Rwanda0 comment

– Advertisement – Rwanda has reimposed a lockdown in its capital, Kigali, as it battles a second wave of coronavirus cases. In a statement, the Rwandan government said it has been compelled to take the action due to “unprecedented deaths and transmission rates”. The statement said all movements outside homes in the capital will require an approved permit from the police, except for essential service providers. Travel between Kigali and other provinces and districts will not be permitted, except for essential services and tourism. Tourists must have Covid-19 negative certificates.…

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Ghana probes new variants of Covid-19 as infections surge

January 17, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Akufo Addo, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Ghana, News, west africa0 comment

– Advertisement – Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo has said that scientists are investigating the presence and extent of spread of new variants of the coronavirus in the country. The new variants of the virus are reportedly responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. Ghana has so far confirmed over 56,000 cases of the virus with current active cases now at 1770. There are over 300 deaths so far, according to President Akufo-Addo who delivered a national televised address on Sunday evening. – Advertisement – Several countries including…

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Zimbabwe: 10,000 people arrested for not wearing face masks

January 14, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Covid-19, Facemask, Featured, Health & Environment, News, Religion & Culture, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe0 comment

– Advertisement – Over 10,000 people have been arrested by the Zimbabwean police for failing to wear face masks in public. Some 16,000 others have also been arrested for flouting lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus. Reports say most of the offenders have been ordered to pay an admission of guilt fine. The country imposed a lockdown after Covid -19 cases doubled last month. This has been attributed to festive season gatherings and traffic from neighbouring South Africa, which is experiencing a severe second wave of the virus. – Advertisement – Zimbabwe…

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Covid-19: Tunisia orders nationwide lockdown to prevent spread

January 13, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Lockdown, News, North africa, Tunisia0 comment

– Advertisement – Tunisia’s government has ordered a four-day nationwide lockdown effective Thursday in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Health Minister Faouzi Mehdi told reporters that new measures will cover extending the night curfew from 1700GMT to 0500GMT. Schools will also be closed from Wednesday until 24 January, according to the government. The country has confirmed over 160,000 cases since the pandemic started last year with more than 5,000 deaths. Confirmed infection rate in Tunisia is still pegged at over 300 new cases daily. – Advertisement –…

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300m Covid-19 vaccine doses secured by the African Union

January 13, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, African Union, Covid-19, Health & Environment, News, Special Reports, Vaccines0 comment

– Advertisement – The African Union has reportedly secured close to 300 million Covid-19 vaccine doses for the continent. But that number of doses still falls short of the anticipated doses required for protection for the over 1.2 billion people in Africa. Over 3,085,009 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Africa and more than 73,504 deaths, according to Africa CDC. #COVID19 update in Africa as of 13/01/2021 at 9 AM EAT. Cases — 3,107,979., Deaths – 74,444 and Recoveries –2,538,888.More at https://t.co/7xkrFH4etK#AfricaResponds #TestTraceTreat #FactsNotFear pic.twitter.com/Oc2nS2asMx — Africa CDC…

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Malawi declares state of disaster after two ministers died of Covid-19

January 12, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Covid-19, Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi, News, Southern Africa0 comment

– Advertisement – Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared a state of disaster in the country following the death of two cabinet ministers from Covid-19. Malawi’s transport minister Sidik Mia is the second cabinet minister to have died from Covid-19 following the death of Local Government Minister Lingson Berekanyama also from a Covid-19 infection. The two government appointees succumbed to the disease in the early hours of Tuesday. #Malawi President @LAZARUSCHAKWERA today addressed the nation following the death of cabinet Ministers Hon. Lingson Belekanyama and Hon. Sidik Mia and the…

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Malawi’s local government minister dies after Covid-19 infection

January 12, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Covid-19, Lingson Belekanyama, Malawi, News, Southern Africa0 comment

– Advertisement – Malawi’s Local Government Minister Lingson Belekanyama has died after getting Covid-19, according to government officials. Government officials have confirmed the death of Belekanyama who was diagnosed with Covid-19 two weeks ago. Local news outlet Nation Online reported that “Min. of Information Gospel Kazako has confirmed the death of Belekanyama saying the country has lost a true patriot, hardworker, unifying factor & someone very focused.” The minister was quoted as saying that “government will follow Covid-19 procedures in the burial of Belekanyama.” BREAKING: Minister Local Government, Lingson Belekanyama,…

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South Africa closes border as Covid-19 cases rise

January 12, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Covid-19, News, Ramaphosa, South Africa, Southern Africa0 comment

– Advertisement – South Africa’s has announced the closure of its borders till February 15 to curb the spread of coronavirus. In a televised address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the number of infections has exceeded the peak experienced in the first wave. There have been nearly 190,000 reported infections since New Year’s Day, and there are currently more than 15,000 people in hospital with Covid-19. The province of KwaZulu Natal has seen the most cases per head of population in recent weeks, but Mr Ramaphosa said infection numbers in Gauteng are growing exponentially and are…

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South Africa: Covid-19 vaccinations to begin in February

January 4, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health & Environment, News, Southern Africa, Special Reports, Vaccines0 comment

– Advertisement – South Africa, which has been hard hit by a second wave of Covid-19 cases, hopes to obtain its first vaccine doses for the disease next month, the country’s health minister announced Sunday. In recent weeks, the South African government has come in for criticism, particularly from health experts, over the delay in starting a programme of inoculation against Covid-19. “We are targeting February,” Dr Zweli Mkhize told a news conference, while cautioning that before that can happen negotiations must be concluded with vaccine makers including Pfizer, Moderna…

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Covid-19: Kenya schools reopen after months of closure

January 4, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Coronavirus, Covid-19, east africa, kenya, News, Schools0 comment

– Advertisement – Schools in Kenya on Monday reopened for children to return to the classroom for learning and teaching activities. Millions of primary and secondary school children in Kenya are expected to get back to the classroom. In October final year students resumed learning ahead of Monday’s official reopening date. Meanwhile the head of the Kenya National Union of Teachers Wilson Sossion has said that the safety of students and teachers is at risk as schools reopened. He told the BBC that the level of preparation on coronavirus safety…