Coronavirus: WHO concerned about the “acceleration” of the epidemic in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was " concerned " Monday by the " acceleration " of the Covid-19 epidemic on the African continent, which until now had been relatively spared.

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" I am very concerned that we are starting to see an acceleration of the disease in Africa, and we must all take this very seriously and show solidarity " to the countries concerned, said the director of emergencies. health at WHO, Michael Ryan, at a press conference in Geneva.