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Two-day-old baby dies from Covid-19 in South Africa

A two-day-old baby became the youngest victim of coronavirus in South Africa after being born prematurely to a coronavirus positive mother. It is the country’s first neonatal death. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the premature baby had lung problems and required ventilation
May 21, 2020

Madagascar reports its first Covid-19 death

Madagascar on Sunday announced the first death of a patient suffering from the novel coronavirus, nearly two months after it was first detected in the country. The 57-year-old hospital worker died on Saturday and had underlying diabetes and high blood pressure before
May 17, 2020

The Uncertainties of Covid-19 to Malawi Education

Malawi- Sharon Chirwa from the Malawi’s Northern district of Karonga would have graduated in 2023. Her hopes and mindset was glued to such a day when she would finally bid farewell to her books and sleepless nights.  However, today , her calculation
May 17, 2020
South Sudan says records its first coronavirus death

South Sudan records its first coronavirus death

JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan said on Thursday it had registered its first coronavirus death, according to a statement from the president’s office, although the identity and other details of the victim were not given. As of Thursday the young African country
May 15, 2020

Ramaphosa: Prepare to live with virus for a year

South Africans have been told to prepare living with the threat of coronavirus for a year or even more. President Cyril Ramaphosa said people will still be expected to social distance, wear masks and wash their hands for a while. He used
May 11, 2020
Kenya confirms its first coronavirus case

Ghana’s confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 2,719

Ghana’s Health Service on Monday confirmed that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 2,719 with death toll at 18. According to the Service, the number of recovered persons has risen to 294. The West African praised
May 5, 2020