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Daily: Laboratory test: 6,406 Severe cases: 427 New recovered: 354 New deaths: 16 New cases: 956 Total: Laboratory test: 2,171,913 Active cases: 24,822 Total recovered: 137,785 Total deaths: 2,420 Total cases: 165,029Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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New cases: 41 Total active cases: 9,265 Total currently admitted: 70 (5 new) Total number of tests conducted: 202,856 (668 new) Total confirmed cases: 32,398* Total recovered: 21,932 (311 new) New discharges from treatment units: 5 Total deaths: 1,067 (4 new) *Out of these, 134 lost to follow-up. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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As of 6 March 2021, two Africa Union Member States are reporting 29 cases, 13 deaths (CFR: 45%) and 4 recoveries of EVD. Since the last report, one (1) new confirmed case and two (2) new deaths have been reported in Guinea DR Congo (11 cases; 4 deaths; 2 recoveries) by health zone: Biena: (5 cases; 3 deaths), Butembo (3; 0), Katwa: (2; 1), Musienene: (1; 0). Two (2) healthcare workers are among the confirmed cases. Guinea (18; 9; 2) by region: Conakry (1; 0; 1), N’Zerekore (17; 9; 1). Five (5) healthcare workers are among the confirmed cases. *Africa numbers are taken from official RCC and Member State reports; cases = cumulative probable and confirmed.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).Media filesDownload logo

Africa Union Member States reporting Ebola Virus Disease Update (6 March 2021)

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Total cases: 19,509 (+83) Recovered: 17,810 (+59) Active cases: 1,442 In critical condition: 11 Tests: 1,034,869 (+5,122) Test positivity rate: 1.6% Recovery rate: 91.2% Deaths: 267 (+0) | 1.4%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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195 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria; Lagos-70 Kaduna-22 Abia-20 Edo-18 Kano-10 Akwa Ibom-9 Rivers-7 FCT-7 Borno-6 Bauchi-5 Osun-5 Oyo-5 Plateau-3 Ekiti-3 Niger-2 Ogun-2 Zamfara-1 158,237 confirmed 137,645 discharged 1,964 deathsDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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Team Qhubeka ASSOS (TeamQhubeka.com) lined up for the 184km Strade Bianche, which also included 63km of gravel roads, motivated and prepared for the challenge that lay ahead. Michael Gogl and Simon Clarke, our two protected riders of the day, were well looked after by their youthful teammates: Robert Power, Emil Vinjebo, Mauro Schmid, Karel Vacek and Bert-Jan Lindeman in the early part of the race. Schmid was on the ball, following one of the first real moves of the day, which came on sector 7. By policing that move, Gogl, Clarke and Power were able to sit in the wheels as the peloton hit the race defining sector 8 of Monte Santa Maria. Sector 8 lived up to its reputation, as the race broke to pieces over the 11km of white gravel road. Gogl showed he was on top form, being able to follow the best riders in the world, like Van der Poel, Alaphilippe and Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma). Emerging from the dust of Santa Maria, Gogl was part of the select lead group of 7 riders with Clarke and Power in the first chase group, roughly 25&#8243; adrift and with less than 45km to go. There were a couple of attacks and counter attacks in the leading group, all of which Gogl was equal to, but the next significant split would come on the final gravel sector of the race. A powerful attack from Van der Poel saw the Dutch champion ride clear with Alaphilippe and Bernal in tow. Gogl kept the pressure on in the chase together with Van Aert, Pidcock and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates) but there was no catching the top 3 riders over the closing kilometers into Siena. Van der Poel took a nice victory while Gogl was able to better his 9th place of last year, placing 6th at the line. Clarke was equally impressive, as one of the strongest riders in the main chase group and finished 8th with teammate and countryman Power making it a fantastic day for Team Qhubeka ASSOS by taking 12th place. Michael Gogl I have to say I felt really good all day and had fantastic support from the team. Everybody was just incredible, all the staff and my other teammates over the last few days, how we organised this race was perfect. I think we showed everyone that we are up there with the best, two guys in the top 10 and one just outside the top 10 so I think we can be very proud of this performance and I am very happy with today. Simon Clarke Super job from the team today. I am a little disappointed that I missed the final split on the Santa Maria section. Van der Poel nearly crashed, which caused us to both unclip. Unfortunately, I couldn’t follow him back to the front, as he did. I ended up in the split behind and just rode defensively with Michael in the front. I was best of the rest from that point. But super job from team, the young guys early on and then myself, Michael and Rob Power later on, it was just great. To gel so well, and be on top of every move, that does not happen so often. Also, a massive thanks to mechanics, we did not have one puncture all day and to not have a puncture at Strade is very rare. Our equipment was absolutely spot on, no crashes, no punctures, what more could you want.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Team Qhubeka ASSOS.Media Contact: Jean Smyth (Head of Communications) Email: jean@ryder.co.za Mobile: +27 63 4701 1710 or +31 625 739 033 About Team Qhubeka ASSOS: Team Qhubeka ASSOS (TeamQhubeka.com) is a purpose-led, high-performance team, fighting to win on the world&#39;s biggest stage, to inspire hope and create opportunity. Founded in 2007, Team Qhubeka ASSOS (formerly NTT Pro Cycling) became the first-ever African cycling team to gain a UCI WorldTour license, in 2016. We achieved our first major win in 2013 when Gerald Ciolek won Milan-San Remo, one of the five Monuments of cycling. We have competed in six Tour de France’s and notched up 7 stage wins, with Mark Cavendish wearing the coveted Yellow Jersey at the 2016 Tour de France. We are a multicultural, diverse team with bases in South Africa, the Netherlands and Italy. There are 19 nationalities represented across our World Tour and continental feeder team rosters. Our focus on developing African cycling has resulted in more than 55 riders from the African continent be given the opportunity to race on the world stage, since the team&#39;s inception. We race to help people to move forward with bicycles through our relationship with Qhubeka Charity. Through our work with Qhubeka, we have contributed to the distribution of over 30 000 bicycles in communities in South Africa. About Qhubeka: Qhubeka (Qhubeka.org) is a charity that moves people forward with bicycles. People earn bicycles through our programmes, improving their access to schools, clinics and jobs. A bicycle is a tool that helps people to travel faster and further, and to carry more. In the face of extreme and persistent poverty, bicycles can change lives by helping to address socioeconomic challenges at the most basic level – helping people to get where they need to go.  All images attached to the press release can be used with the respective image credit in combination to this release.Media filesDownload logo

Team Qhubeka ASSOS deliver fantastic team performance at Strade Bianche

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As of 6th March 2021, we report 670 new cases out of 5,655 tests (12% positivity), 528 recoveries and 3 deaths [MTSRIP].Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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Download logoAs at 06 March 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 260 confirmed cases, including 33 805 recoveries and 1 485 deaths.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe.

Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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633 people have tested positive to the coronavirus disease from a sample size of 5,193. 374 patients have recovered but one patient has succumbed to the disease. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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Download logoMinister of Health Lizzie Nkosi announces four new COVID-19 deaths in Eswatini, taking total deaths to 658. &#8220;May their souls rest in peace.&#8221; New cases: 18 Total cases: 17 173 Active cases: 1286 New recoveries: 80 Total recoveries: 15 211 New deaths: 4 Total deaths: 658Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (6 March 2021)

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Initially four election rivals, but now united in one purpose, Jacques Anouma, Patrice Motsepe, Augustin Senghor and Ahmed Yahya have together agreed in Rabat, Morocco, and confirmed at a ceremony of African unity held at the Palais des Congrès in Nouakchott, Mauritania, a proposed new direction for CAF and African football for the future. In the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, several FIFA Council and CAF Executive Committee members, as well as more than 20 presidents of African member associations, the four leaders have reiterated that what unites them is much stronger than what could potentially divide them. This was the reason it was decided that they should join forces and form a team under the leadership of Patrice Motsepe in the lead up to the CAF presidential elections which are scheduled to take place on Friday 12 March in Rabat, Morocco. The basis of a common programme, inspired on the initial manifesto of the four candidates is being shaped, and will include contributions of all African member associations and stakeholders in a participatory and inclusive process. “I am delighted that FIFA has been able to contribute, even if just a little, to this crucial moment for football on this great continent,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the event. “The agreement reached by the candidates is a strong signal for Africa, and also for the world. Africa is present and is a key player for the future of global football. This is also a sign of unity and commitment in bringing African football to the very top level where it should be. A united Africa behind a concrete vision and project is stronger. United we are stronger. This is what we were hearing from the African member associations in the last weeks, so I am sure they are also very happy at this moment. There are some great challenges ahead, but also great opportunities, and I guarantee FIFA’s support and encouragement to fulfil them, especially in line with FIFA Forward objectives related to infrastructure investment, good governance, development and competitions.” Patrice Motsepe, the remaining candidate for the CAF presidency, said: “African football needs collective wisdom, but also the exceptional talent and wisdom of every president of every country and every member association. That’s what gives me confidence. When we all work together with the experience, talent, and passion, football in Africa will experience success and growth that it hasn’t experienced in the past. It requires all of us. “Football has a unique contribution to make,” he added. “The most popular players are from Africa. Africa has proven over and over and over again that we have God-given talent amongst the players on this continent. The male, youth players and the women players as well are coming to the fore. It’s wonderful to have good plans and ideas, it&#39;s even more wonderful to have passion. Our objective must be that one of the countries will win the World Cup. I think it will happen soon. The talent is there. Continuous investment in youth and academies and making competitions globally competitive will be key. We do need the private sector to get involved with financial resources. The commitment to improve and continue to invest is there and the governance transparency is an excellent foundation.” Mr Motsepe’s enthusiasm was also matched by Ahmed Yahya, the Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM) President, who hosted the event on the day of the 2021 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final. “We are here to be united, and to be together for the progress of African football,” he said. “When I started my campaign, ‘Together, for African football’, I truly believed in it, and that we really had to work together. I had to put my knowledge, my know-how and my dynamism at the service of African football. I had no problem sitting down at the table with my candidate friends to discuss a common agenda. No one forced it on us. Each of us is autonomous. But it was a good initiative, as it was the solution to get together, to work together, and to look for a better future for African football, without it being a question of positions. We discussed our programmes and we decided to create a common one. So this is a common programme that will make African football better.” For Jacques Anouma, the former president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), the new partnership offers a unity that has hitherto escaped Africa. “I am happy to be here with you to celebrate the unity of the African football family,” he said. “It is a decision that was discussed between the four of us, and the position from the start was to ensure that we go for unity in this election, because we were already tired enough of everything that was said about CAF. This unity was built around a common programme that we all wanted. I fully share this idea of getting together, of sharing our experiences and our intelligence. It would be a good thing for our common passion. I fully support this initiative and encourage it.” Augustin Senghor, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), also looked forward to the challenges that come ahead, and the new path for African football. “I would like to thank you for having accepted that I am one of yours and especially that we are going towards this adventure which may tomorrow change the face of CAF,” he said. “Once it&#39;s decided, it&#39;s decided. We will be behind the chosen one, Patrice, to help him succeed, not for him, but for all of African football.” Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).Media filesDownload logo

Ceremony of African unity celebrated in Nouakchott

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A press event entitled &#8220;Ceremony of African Unity&#8221; has been held Saturday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. Copyright free broadcast-quality footage and soundbites are available for media to download here: B-Roll 1: http://bit.ly/AfricaUnity Shotlist 1: http://bit.ly/AUshotlist1 B-Roll 2: http://bit.ly/AfricaUnity2 Shotlist 2: http://bit.ly/AUshotlist2 B-Roll 3: http://bit.ly/AfricaUnityStadium Shotlist 3: http://bit.ly/AUshotlist3 Soundbites: http://bit.ly/AfricaUnityAudio This material is offered for free and unrestricted news use. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Fédération de Football de la Mauritanie (FFRIM).Media filesDownload logo

B-Roll and soundbites: African Football – Confederation of African Football (CAF) Presidency election: Ceremony of African Unity

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In advance of the final of the 2021 CAF U-20 Cup of Nations, a joint press event entitled &#8220;Ceremony of African Unity&#8221; is being staged at the Palais des Congrès, Nouakchott, Mauritania. On stage: Jacques Anouma, the former president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), Patrice Motsepe, CAF presidency candidate, Augustin Senghor, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and Ahmed Yahya, the president of the Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM), while FIFA President Gianni Infantino will also be in attendance.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Fédération de Football de la Mauritanie (FFRIM).Media filesDownload logo

African Football – Confederation of African Football (CAF) election: Ceremony of African Unity

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In advance of the final of the 2021 CAF U-20 Cup of Nations, a joint press event entitled &#8220;Ceremony of African Unity&#8221; is being staged at the Palais des Congrès, Nouakchott, Mauritania on Saturday 6 March at 19:00* local time (20:00 Paris Time). On stage will be Jacques Anouma, the former president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), Patrice Motsepe, CAF presidency candidate, Augustin Senghor, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and Ahmed Yahya, the president of the Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM), while FIFA President Gianni Infantino will also be in attendance. The event is being live streamed on the YouTube channel of the Mauritanian Football Federation: http://bit.ly/FFRIM *Please note that the precise time of the event is subject to change. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Fédération de Football de la Mauritanie (FFRIM).Media filesDownload logo

Media Advisory – African Football – Confederation of African Football (CAF) election: Ceremony of African Unity

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Download logoDjibouti is the second country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to receive vaccines against COVID-19 following the arrival of a first shipment of AstraZeneca/Serum Institute of India (SII) vaccine at Djibouti International Airport. The vaccines were delivered with UNICEF’s support through COVAX, a coalition co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) that ensures fair and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to countries regardless of their income. The delivery follows the arrival of a quantity of syringes, part of a Gavi-funded and supported global stockpile, that UNICEF delivered on behalf of the COVAX Facility last Saturday 27th February 2021. WHO has worked with national authorities to put a vaccination strategy in place that includes training vaccinators, ensuring vaccine safety, and surveillance for adverse effects.  This first shipment of vaccines will support the vaccination of health care workers, people over 50 years of age and people with comorbidities. Through this contribution and Djibouti&#39;s commitment to continue its efforts to curb and end the pandemic, the country aims to ensure the continuity of facilities and access to essential services. HE Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Djibouti&#39;s Minister of Health, appreciated the work of all partners who enabled Djibouti to receive vaccines against COVID-19 through the COVAX Facility.  “The vaccines are a critical part of controlling the spread of the virus and our eventual return to normalcy,” said HE Mohamed Warsama Dirieh. He urged those eligible to register and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Globally Djibouti has been able to contain the spread of the virus in the country through preventive actions. The country has 6,102 persons diagnosed positive for COVID-19 with 63 deaths due to the infection with this virus, and this since the appearance of the first case in Djibouti on March 18, 2020. “Today it is a new phase against COVID-19 in Djibouti, thanks to the COVAX facility, the contribution of GAVI, and the commitment of the Djiboutian authorities. We and all the partners are impatient to start the vaccination of the eligible people in order to ensure maximum protection of the population and to put an end to this pandemic and return to a normal life”, said Melva Johnson, UNICEF representative in Djibouti. “The arrival of these vaccines marks a new phase in the ongoing response to COVID-19 in Djibouti. The more people who are vaccinated, the more effective the vaccines will become in slowing the spread of the virus, drive down infection rates and protect the whole of society. But we should always remember that vaccinations only work when they are combined with all other public health strategies,” said Dr Mondher Letaief, WHO Representative in Djibouti. “It is beyond excitement to know that COVAX vaccines are landing in Djibouti. Thanks to all Djiboutians and partners that have worked without defeat to achieve this first milestone. This is just the beginning; we will deliver vaccines to all in need” Said Ricard Lacort GAVI Senior Country Manager for Afghanistan and Djibouti With Gavi support, WHO and UNICEF will work with the Government of Djibouti to launch and roll out the national vaccine campaign to reach all eligible persons with vaccines.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UNICEF, Middle East and North Africa.

Coronavirus – Djibouti: First quantity of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Djibouti

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Daily: Laboratory test: 7,211 Severe cases: 427 New recovered: 228 New deaths: 10 New cases: 1,119 Total: Laboratory test: 2,165,507 Active cases: 24,236 Total recovered: 137,431 Total deaths: 2,404 Total cases: 164,073Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (5 March 2021)

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Total cases: 19,426 (+92) Recovered: 17,751 (+69) Active cases: 1,418 In critical condition: 11 Tests: 1,029,747 (+4,534) Test positivity rate: 2% Recovery rate: 91.3% Deaths: 267 (+1) | 1.4%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda.Media filesDownload logo

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