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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #96
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #96
      2021-11-16

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (9 November 2021), 3,915,756 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 57,391 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #95
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #95
      2021-11-10

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (2 November 2021), 1,236,838 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 20,879 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #94
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #94
      2021-10-27

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (26  October 2021), 3,383,962 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 57,286 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #93
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #93
      2021-10-27
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #92
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #92
      2021-10-20

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (12  October 2021), 813,859 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 10,641 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #91
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #91
      2021-10-12

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (5 October 2021), 2,627,270 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 42,293 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #90
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #90
      2021-10-02
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #89
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #89
      2021-09-29

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (21 September 2021), 3,259,824 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 56,683 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #88
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #88
      2021-09-15
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #87
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #87
      2021-09-15
       
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #86
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #86
      2021-09-08

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (2 September 2021), 4,286,128 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 67,875 new deaths, have been reported globally.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #85
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #85
      2021-09-02

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (24 August 2021), 4,566,357 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 67,160 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 216,340,385 COVID-19 cases and 4,498,657 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #84
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #84
      2021-08-26

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (17 August 2021), 4,555,465 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 68,529 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 211,774,028 COVID-19 cases and 4,431,497 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #83
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #83
      2021-08-17

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (10 August 2021), 4,556,501 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 68,634 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 207,218,563 COVID-19 cases and 4,362,968 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #80
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #80
      2021-07-27

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 July 2021), 3,486,084 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, including 69,355 new deaths, have been reported globally. To date, a global total of 194,117,186 COVID-19 cases and 4,163,226 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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      Through the Pandemic and Beyond -  Respond To Covid-19 In Africa
      Through the Pandemic and Beyond - Respond To Covid-19 In Africa
      2021-04-02

      This report details how African Union and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has collaborated with the UNDP to help curb the spread of COVID-19, support African home- grown solutions and make way for socioeconomic recovery that

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      The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Sahel
      Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Sahel
      2021-01-22

      In this G5 Sahel edition, the assessment shows that the crisis has had a moderate impact on governance, peace and security in the G5 Sahel to date—countries include Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. The effect of COVID-19 on the state of governance has varied across the G5 Sahel nations.

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      Africa Youth Lead Policy Paper: Facts and Figures of Africa Youth Agency, Challenges and Recovery Roadmap on COVID-19
      Facts & Figures of Africa Youth Agency, Challenges & Recovery Roadmap on COVID19
      2020-11-27
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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #45
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #45
      2020-11-24

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (17 November 2020), 4,123,778 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 68,185 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 58,436,142 COVID-19 cases and 1,385,469 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, no new country or territory reported its first case.

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      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 17 November 2020
      COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 17 November 2020
      2020-11-17

      In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #44
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #44
      2020-11-17

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (10 November 2020), 4,036,590 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 62,479 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 54,312,364 COVID-19 cases and 1,317,284 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.4%) have been reported from 221 countries and territories. This week, one new territory (Vanuatu) reported its first case.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #43
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #43
      2020-11-10

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (3 November 2020), 3,863,674 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 61,628 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 50,275,774 COVID-19 cases and 1,254,805 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.5%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.

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      Partnership for Evidence based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) Biweekly Report
      Partnership for Evidence based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) Biweekly Report
      2020-11-03

      International media and organizations continue to spotlight Africa as an example of a successful COVID-19 response, particularly as Europe and North America enter large second and third waves.

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      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #42
      Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #42
      2020-11-03

      Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (27 October 2020), 3,434,225 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,289 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 46,412,100 COVID-19 cases and 1,193,177 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.6%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.

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