Sodiq OyelekeThe World Health Organisation has identified 13 high-risk African countries for coronavirus. They are Algeria, Angola, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. A statement from WHO said the identified African nations have direct links or a high volume of travel to China. Since this is a new virus, there are currently only two referral laboratories in the African region which have the reagents needed to conduct such tests. WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on Thursday.

Source: Punch January 31, 2020 18:39 UTC