Africa: Continent Records Over 950,000 Covid-19 Cases

3 August 2020

As of August 3, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 957,758.

Reported deaths in Africa have reached 20,306 and recoveries 612,030.

South Africa has the most reported cases - 511,485, with deaths numbering 8,366. The next most most-affected countries are Egypt (94,483), Nigeria (43,841), Ghana (37,014) and Algeria (31,465 ).

The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. For the latest totals, see the AllAfrica clickable map with per-country numbers.

Visit the AllAfrica Coronavirus section for more coverage from across the continent. Also see: Africa Centres for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health Organization Africa and African Arguments.

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