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COVID-19 in Africa

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The first confirmed COVID-19 case in Africa occurred in Egypt on February 14, 2020. Thus far, African countries and dependent territories have reported lower disease incidence compared to other regions. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Africa are summarized below:

 

 

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