Egypt receives 3.6 million more COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines through COVAX
By CGTN Africa Egypt on Sunday received the third shipment in three weeks of Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccines, an additional 3.6 million doses, as part of 8.25 million doses donated from the United States to Egypt through COVAX. “These 3.6 million Pfizer doses represent the largest ever donation of vaccines to Egypt and the fourth direct donation
Africa’s COVID-19 cases near 8.5 million mark
By Jerry Omondi The number of COVID-19 infections in Africa neared the 8.5 million mark on Sunday even as countries on the continent continue their efforts to contain the virus. Figures published by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday afternoon, the continent had reported 8,494,634 confirmed cases with 218,288 fatalities. South Africa
Ethiopia reports 384 new COVID-19 cases
By XINHUA Ethiopia registered 384 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 364,960 as of Saturday evening, the country’s Ministry of Health said. The ministry reported 14 new COVID-19-related deaths and 228 more recoveries during the same period, bringing the national death toll to 6,451 and total recoveries to 339,320.
Number of vaccine doses administered in Kenya tops 5.3 million
By Jerry Omondi The number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Kenya has surpassed the 5.3 million mark, as the country’s health ministry continues with the national inoculation drive. Figures published by the ministry on Sunday showed that the East African country had administered a total of 5,307, 181 vaccines, with the number of fully vaccinated persons
Africa’s COVID-19 cases near 8.5 million mark
By Jerry Omondi The number of COVID-19 infections in Africa neared the 8.5 million mark on Sunday even as countries on the continent continue their efforts to contain the virus. Figures published by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday afternoon, the continent had reported 8,494,634 confirmed cases with 218,288 fatalities. South Africa
Uganda urges public not to mix COVID-19 vaccines
By XINHUA Ugandan Minister of Health Ruth Aceng has urged the public not to mix COVID-19 vaccines. “Do not mix COVID-19 vaccines. When you get vaccinated with one type of vaccine, ensure you complete your dose with the same type of vaccine,” Aceng said in a tweet on Saturday. Uganda is scaling up vaccination of the