Africa More than 10,000 infected WHO calls for support New Corona 6:55 on April 9
WHO = World Health Organization announces that the number of new coronavirus infections in Africa has exceeded 10,000, and urgently supports the international community to prevent further spread in countries with vulnerable health care systems Called for.
The spread of the new coronavirus has spread rapidly to countries in the African continent, and WHO announced on July 7 that the total number of infected people in Africa exceeded 10,000 and that more than 500 people died.
The infection is spreading from urban areas to more vulnerable rural areas.
The WHO has warned that "all African countries must step up measures to prevent the spread of infection immediately and be prepared for the worst."
In addition, the WHO has been developing countries to stop the explosion of infection because Africa is facing armed conflict and there are many countries where the human resources such as medical equipment and doctors are overwhelmingly short. Calls for the support of the international community, including those of the United States.