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The Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has cautioned the continent against discrimination during this COVID-19 period via SABCNewsOnline

The CDC says stigmatisation will create fear and even lead to further spread of COVID-19.

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has been criticised for calling COVID-19, the “Chinese virus.” In Africa, the virus is largely imported, with index cases in countries being reported from foreign nationals.In the video below, UN Economic Commission for Africa says that big economies on the continent, including South Africa, will suffer high economic loses because COVID-19:

Dr. Nkengasong says trends are showing that the epicentre of the virus can easily shift, with Europe now bearing the biggest brunt after China. He says mass testing may not be possible in Africa partly because of resources. The African Union’s human rights body says Africa must give special focus to its young population during this time of pandemic, because they make up over 60% of the population.

 

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