And there are only 45 beds in intensive care units in Kairouan hospitals, both private and public, and just 250 oxygen cylinders are available, they added. Since June 20, authorities have imposed a total lockdown on six regions across Tunisia, including Kairouan, as the number of Covid cases spiralled in the North African country. Health officials say the daily number of Covid deaths in Kairouan has climbed to 20, including children. Tunisia has struggled with a lack of vaccines and launched its campaign in March, a month later than planned. Across Tunisia, only four percent of the population of 12 million have received the full two doses.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 06, 2021 07:52 UTC