Read More: https://bit.ly/30WSe0tHIGHLIGHTSAs of 8 August, Ethiopia reported 22,253 confirmed COVID-19 cases compared to 13,248 on 25 July. The Government announced a month-long nationwide COVID-19 testing and prevention campaign with a plan to carry out 400,000 tests. As of 31 July, the funding requirements for COVID-19 response have risen to US$39.76 billion out of which US$506 million is allotted to Ethiopia. Situation OverviewHumanitarian needs in Ethiopia have increased as a result of COVID-19, the impact of the desert locust infestation, floods, and changes to the displacement landscape. A cumulative number of 1,985,975 people have been reached through the provision of WASH Non-Food Items (NFI) since the beginning of the COVID-19 response.

Source: Ethiopian News August 13, 2020 16:18 UTC