AFRICA & COVID-19: UNSUNG HEROES IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS

AFRICA & COVID-19: UNSUNG HEROES IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS

   Fri, 18 September 2020

After the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Africa on Valentine’s Day, many feared the worst for the world’s least developed continent. While many challenges lie ahead given the possibility of a second surge with associated lockdowns, Africa has largely weathered the first stage of its pandemic response well. Indeed, early indications suggest that Africa is now past its peak. We look at some of the countries that have performed best so far.