Africa

The easing of lockdowns sees Covid-19 cases rising in Africa again

Africa CDC director warns against complacency after the continent had done ‘extremely well’ in the fight against the virus

12 November 2020 - 19:34 By claire keeton
Claire Keeton Senior features writer

Covid-19 infections are rising again overall in Africa, after dropping and stabilising from July until September said the director of the Africa CDC, Dr John Nkengasong, on Thursday at a Covid-19 update...

This article is free to read if you sign up or sign in.

If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Related articles

  1. How Covid-proofing the slums upended Kenya's business culture Africa
  2. Covid’s second wave hasn’t hit Africa yet, but hitting the hot spots is vital Africa
  3. Covid-19 vaccine could be made in SA, says President Cyril Ramaphosa Politics
  4. Australia records no new Covid-19 cases for first time in five months World
  5. Finding Covid-19 treatments is key as world pins hope on a vaccine South Africa

Most read

  1. Slavery tribunal: Africa, Caribbean united on call for reparations Africa
  2. Scientists launch research effort at COP28 for Congo rainforest Africa
  3. Morocco survivors seek aid as quake toll of 2,000 seen likely to rise Africa
  4. ANALYSIS | Climate summit touts Africa's role as clean energy 'superpower' Africa
  5. Zimbabwe president denies poll fraud as opposition rejects his re-election Africa

Latest Videos

Young Ugandans dream of being professional wrestlers
KZN heavy rain rips up roads in south coast town