Covid-19 surging in Africa as winter hits SA - WHO

Africa is experiencing an upsurge in Covid-19 cases, largely driven by a doubling of infections in South Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Cases and deaths on the continent have increased, after a decline during the last two months, it said at an online press briefing.

In the past week, more than 11 million cases have been reported across the continent.

South Africa, which is now entering its winter season, has recorded the most infections and deaths on the continent so far.

The health ministry says most of the latest cases are in South Africa’s Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape provinces.

A panel of experts has also warned that a sixth wave of the pandemic could begin in Kenya, but said the next wave would be milder than previous ones.

So far more than 300,000 Kenyans have tested positive for the virus.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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