COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

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COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic in Africa refers to the ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in Africa. The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Africa was reported in Egypt on 14 February 2020. As of September 2021, all 54 countries in Africa have reported cases of COVID-19.

Pronunciation

COVID-19: /koʊˌvi:d naɪnˈti:n/ Pandemic: /pænˈdɛmɪk/ Africa: /ˈæfrɪkə/

Etymology

COVID-19: The name "COVID-19" is derived from "CO" for corona, "VI" for virus, "D" for disease, and "19" for the year the disease was first identified, 2019. Pandemic: From Greek pan (all) and demos (people). Africa: The name Africa came into Western use through the Romans, who used the name Africa terra — "land of the Afri".

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Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the health, social, and economic structures of African countries. The pandemic has strained the continent's health systems, disrupted economies, and has led to a rise in poverty levels.

Response

African countries and regional bodies, with the support of international organizations, have taken various measures to respond to the pandemic. These include implementing lockdowns, social distancing measures, and mass testing, as well as rolling out vaccination campaigns.

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