This also suggests that countries with less extensive public health systems may be experiencing more cases than have been recorded. While the second wave is spreading at a record pace across much of the continent, 93 percent of the recorded cases in the second wave are concentrated in 15 countries. These 3 factors by themselves correlate with 55 percent of the second wave of reported cases. Shifts in the pattern of exposure can be seen during the second wave. Public health strategies of individual countries like Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa have mitigated the effects of the first wave.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 05, 2021 22:18 UTC