South Africa: Gauteng, KZN Continue to Account for Majority of New Covid-19 Infections

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South Africa: Gauteng, KZN Continue to Account for Majority of New Covid-19 Infections

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported at least 23 884 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infections for Tuesday, with a positivity rate over about 34.9%.

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Kenya: Top Doctor Contracts Coronavirus

[Nairobi News] Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) acting Secretary-General Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda on Friday said he had tested positive for Covid-19.

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Somalia: African Development Bank Grants $25m to Somalia

[The Exchange] The African Development Bank (AFDB) approved grants worth $25 million to Somalia to boost its national budget efforts to mitigate the national and regional impacts of the pandemic.

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In Zimbabwe, no one can breathe

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Kenya: July 31 - Covid-19 Cases Surpass the 20,000 Mark

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