COVID-19: WHO advises African Countries to prepare for Coronavirus

Muhammad Ameer Aliyu is a prolific journalist who joined Okay News in 2015, aiming to contribute to the platform's positive growth. Currently serving as the Senior...

Follow:

Published: 2020/02/26

0 Min Read

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African Countries to prepare for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Okay.ng understands this is coming following the confirmation of the disease in Algeria on Tuesday.

Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, made the call on Twitter.

Algeria has just announced the first case of #COVID19 in the @WHO African region. The window of opportunity the continent has had to prepare for #coronavirus disease is closing. All countries must ramp up their preparedness activities. https://t.co/xbQ8aLLmpP pic.twitter.com/SIleCN5wvv

— Dr Matshidiso Moeti (@MoetiTshidi) February 25, 2020

Coronavirus has so been confirmed in two African countries namely Egypt, and Algeria.

TAGGED:Algeria COVID19 Egypt WHO

Share This Article

ByMuhammad A. Aliyu

Follow:

Muhammad Ameer Aliyu is a prolific journalist who joined Okay News in 2015, aiming to contribute to the platform's positive growth. Currently serving as the Senior Editor, he plays a key role in shaping the digital news landscape.

Previous Article Frank Lampard blames ‘lack of experience’ for Chelsea 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich

Next Article Saudi Arabia bid £400 million to host Tyson Fury’s next fight against Wilder or Joshua

Stay Connected

You Might Also Like

AFCON 2025: Egypt Fined for Skipping Mandatory Media Duties After Zimbabwe Win

Tambuwal Sues For Calm After Airstrikes Linked to Counterterrorism Operations

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Warns Against United States Military Presence After Airstrikes In Northwestern Nigeria