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Download logoMinister of Health Lizzie Nkosi&#39;s COVID-19 update on 5 March 2021: New cases: 26 Total cases: 17 155 Active cases: 1344 New recoveries: 92 Total recoveries: 15 131 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

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

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Download logo400 people have tested positive to the disease, out of a sample size of 5,189 tested in the last 24 hours. The total confirmed positive cases are now 107,729. The cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,322,806. From the cases 367 are Kenyans while 33 are foreigners. Nairobi has 279 cases, Kiambu 37, Murang’a 9, Kericho 9, Kajiado 8, Machakos 7, Kisumu 6, Turkana 6, Nyeri 6, Busia 4, Uasin Gishu 4, Garissa 3, Kilifi 3, Kitui 3, Kisii 2, Makueni 2, Siaya 2, Vihiga 2, Mombasa 2, Nakuru 2, Nandi 1, Nyandarua 1, Bomet 1 and Bungoma 1. 77 patients have recovered from the disease, 50 from various health facilities while 27 are from the Home Based and Isolation Care. Total recoveries now stand at 87,176. 3 patients have succumbed to the disease pushing our cumulative fatalities to 1873. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones. 494 patients are admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 1,615 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care.  67 patients are in the ICU, 24 of whom are on ventilatory support and 35 on supplemental oxygen. 8 patients are on observation. Another 17 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen all of whom are in the general wards. No patient is in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

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

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371 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria; Lagos-101 Rivers-54 Anambra-31 Ebonyi-23 Imo-23 Kwara-22 Kano-20 Taraba-17 Akwa Ibom-16 FCT-15 Abia-13 Kaduna-13 Osun-5 Edo-4 Oyo-4 Kebbi-3 Ogun-3 Ekiti-2 Nasarawa-1 Zamfara-1 158,042 confirmed 137,025 discharged 1,954 deathsDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).Media filesDownload logo

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

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Download logoAs at 05 March 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 248 confirmed cases, including 33 759 recoveries and 1 484 deaths.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe.

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

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As of 5th March 2021, we report 654 new cases out of 7,611 tests (9% positivity), 583 recoveries and 4 deaths [MTSRIP].Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).Media filesDownload logo

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

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New cases: 54 Total active cases: 10,509 Total currently admitted: 82 (8 new) Total number of tests conducted: 201,422 (471 new) Total confirmed cases: 32,283* Total recovered: 20,582 (378 new) New discharges from treatment units: 8 Total deaths: 1,058 (2 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 (4 March 2021)

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Daily: Laboratory test: 5,557 Severe cases: 392 New recovered: 760 New deaths: 3 New cases: 980 Total: Laboratory test: 2,158,296 Active cases: 23,355 Total recovered: 137,203 Total deaths: 2,394 Total cases: 162,954Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Results of COVID-19 tests done on 04 March 2021 confirm 26 new cases. The cumulative confirmed cases are 40,452.  The breakdown of the new cases are: 25 contacts and alerts: Kampala (10) Masaka (3) Wakiso (9) Tororo (1) Busia (1) Namisindwa (1); 1 Truck Driver from Elegu.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health &#8211; Republic of Uganda.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Uganda: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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708 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria Adamawa-180 Lagos-141 Ondo-60 Anambra-54 Rivers-41 Taraba-33 Edo-30 Abia-22 Kaduna-22 FCT-21 Akwa Ibom-20 Kano-20 Plateau-11 Ekiti-10 Kebbi-10 Nasarawa-10 Bayelsa-7 Ogun-5 Osun-5 Oyo-5 Gombe-1 157,671 confirmed 136,335 discharged 1,951 deathsDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Download logoThe African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today signed a $400,000 grant agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria to strengthen securities market regulation and broaden market instruments. The funds will go towards strengthening the risk-based supervision framework, regulation of derivatives and green bonds, and build capacity for green finance. The grant will be sourced from the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund, a multi-donor fund administered by the Bank. “This collaboration further underscores our mutual goal to grow our markets and create viable avenues for sustainable economic development for Nigeria and the region,” said Lamido Yuguda, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission at the virtual signing ceremony. The grant is aligned with the priorities of the Bank’s Country Strategy for Nigeria, which envisages measures to stimulate capital market development to unlock financial resources for productive sector investments, infrastructure development and private sector growth. Lamin Barrow, Senior Director of the Bank’s Nigeria Country Department, noted the urgency of the implementation of the project. “At a time when countries are striving to build back better from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, improvement of the enabling regulatory and supervision framework will boost domestic resource mobilisation efforts and leverage private sector contributions to achieve a greener, more environmentally sustainable and inclusive post-pandemic recovery,” Barrow said. Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, thanked the African Development Bank Group and the Securities and Exchange Commission “for this historic event and partnership, to build in-house capacity at SEC, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, issuers and investors in the sustainable finance space, which will help to meet climate finance commitments in Nigeria.” The project will support the implementation of the SEC’s Nigeria Capital Market Master Plan 2015-2025 and its vision to position Nigeria’s capital market as a competitive and attractive destination for portfolio investments.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).Media contact: Chukwuemeka Francis Ezekiel Nigeria Country Office African Development Bank Email: e.chukwuemeka.francis@afdb.org

Nigeria: African Development Bank Group provides $400,000 grant for Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria to support capital markets development

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Twenty one patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Quarantine Centers in Gash Barka and Central Regions. Out of these, twenty patients are from Quarantine Centers in Adibara (6), Om-Hajer (4), Goluj (4), Ali Ghidir (4), and Agordat (2), in Gash Barka Region. The last patient is from Asmara, Central Region. On the other hand, four patients who have been receiving medical treatment in the Central (3), and Gash Barka (1), Regions have recovered fully and have been discharged from these facilities. The total number of recovered patients to-date has accordingly risen to 2,388 while the number of deaths stands at seven. The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date has increased to 2,913. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (4 March 2021)

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The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1,517,666. Regrettably, 96 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported. This brings the total to 50,462 deaths. Our recoveries now stand at 1,436,010, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Download logo528 people have tested positive to the coronavirus disease, out of a sample size of 6, 291. 185 patients have recovered while 4 patients have succumbed to the disease. A total of 435 patients are currently admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 1,583 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care.  65 patients are in the ICU, 24 of whom are on ventilatory support and 34 on supplemental oxygen. 7 patients are under observation. 16 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen all of whom are in the general wards. No patient is in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Download logoMinister of Health Lizzie Nkosi announces two new COVID-19 deaths in Eswatini, total deaths to 654. &#8220;May their souls rest in peace.&#8221; New cases: 26 Total cases: 17,129 Active cases: 1,410 New recoveries: 87 Total recoveries: 15,039 New deaths: 2 Total deaths: 654Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Total cases: 19,334 (+146) Recovered: 17,682 (+113) Active cases: 1,396 In critical condition: 11 Tests: 1,025,213 (+4,224) Test positivity rate: 3.4% Recovery rate: 91.4% Deaths: 266 (+1) | 1.4%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda.Media filesDownload logo

Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (4 March 2021)

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Download logoThe African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has signed financing agreements of €109 million with the Government of Egypt to improve sanitation infrastructure and services for rural communities in Luxor Governorate in Egypt’s Upper Nile region. The financing consists of a €108 million loan from the Bank, and a grant of €1 million from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) – an Africa-wide initiative hosted by the African Development Bank. The funding, provided in a challenging global context, will help meet the Egyptian government’s financing requirements in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and support a sound water and sanitation infrastructure base, a key enabler for the country’s inclusive development. The Integrated Rural Sanitation in Upper Egypt-Luxor (IRSUE-Luxor) project is set to boost sewage coverage in the region from 6% to 55%, improving the quality of life of citizens, including women and children, who are most affected by poor sanitation. “Promoting efficient, equitable and sustainable economic development through integrated water resources management is a priority for the Government of Egypt. The IRSUE-Luxor initiative unlocks the socio-economic development potential for inclusive and green growth,” said Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, who signed the agreements on behalf of the Egyptian government. About 22,000 households (240,000 inhabitants) will benefit from on-site and off-site facilities, through an integrated system of sewerage networks, sludge treatment and wastewater treatment plants. IRSUE-Luxor contributes to the National Rural Sanitation Program established by the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, which aims to expand nationwide access to sanitation services from 34% currently to 60% in 2030. The project also complements the national Haya Karima (Decent Life) initiative that aims to help rural communities across Egypt access essential infrastructure services to improve their living conditions and livelihoods. Furthermore, the project includes a staff training component to strengthen performance within the Luxor Water and Wastewater Company. “This intervention is not just about infrastructure development. An essential part of the project is supporting ongoing sector reforms,” said Malinne Blomberg, the Bank’s Deputy Director General for North Africa. One of several initiatives supported by the African Development Bank in Egypt to optimize the use of the country’s water resources, IRSUE-Luxor will enable about 30,000 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day to be discharged into drainage and irrigation canals and re-used to enhance agricultural output. The initiative is in line with the Bank’s water sector policy, which promotes efficient, equitable and sustainable development through integrated water resources management. In addition, the operation supports tariff regulation to achieve full cost recovery, which is one of the basic principles of the Bank’s water sector policy. The partnership between Egypt and the African Development Bank Group dates back more than half a century. More than 100 operations have been deployed, mobilizing more than $6 billion across multiple strategic sectors. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).Media Contact: Fahd Belbachir Communication and External Relations Department African Development Bank Email f.belbachir@afdb.org About the African Development Bank Group: The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

Egypt: The African Development Bank signs agreements worth €109 million to transform sewage coverage in rural areas

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Busby, the UK’s leading micro-mobility safety app, founded in Liverpool has today announced their partnership with Team Qhubeka ASSOS (www.TeamQhubeka.com), Africa&#39;s only UCI WorldTour cycling team. Ride safe with us, sign-up here: https://bit.ly/38drPim Busby, launched in November 2019 by Liverpool-born friends Barry Green, James Duffy and Kirk Ryan, aims to make bike riding, as well as other sports and activities, safer. Busby, which as of August 2020, is the only automatic incident response app globally, works with the sensors in your phone to ensure your safety. If a user is involved in an incident the app will begin a 30 second countdown to move or respond and if there is no movement or response  their exact location is sent to emergency contacts so help can arrive quickly. In order to prevent incidents Busby also alerts other nearby road users that a cyclist is nearby to raise awareness. In only a year of operation, Busby’s app has been downloaded by tens of thousands of people in over 85 countries globally. Team Qhubeka ASSOS, formerly NTT Pro Cycling, races at the very highest level of sport which includes the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España, together with the sport’s key stage races and the one day races including the five Monuments of cycling. The organisation also includes our under 23 development outfit, Team Qhubeka, which is based in Italy and races under a UCI Continental licence. Not only is the team a high performance sporting outfit but is it is also a purpose-led organisation, highlighted by its long-standing partnership with the Qhubeka Charity and the philosophy that bicycles change lives. The collaboration between Team Qhubeka ASSOS and Busby will see not only the cyclists but the team behind them get a free premium Busby subscription which provides users with additional safety on the roads such as incident detection, incident prevention, near-miss reporting and an SOS Busby flare feature if a rider needs medical or mechanical support. Douglas Ryder, founder and principal of Team Qhubeka ASSOS, said: “Running a cycling team is like where business is today, a hybrid working environment where you don’t physically see people every single day. And then when your team or business is built with people and is about high performing individuals; knowing where they are and if they are safe is paramount to them doing their job and us doing ours. “This is the reason Team Qhubeka ASSOS is partnering with Busby, the best cycling app for road safety, for both our staff and riders. It gives us peace of mind, our families peace of mind and makes us more responsive for medical or mechanical assistance. You’re never alone with Busby.” James Duffy, Co-Founder of Busby, said: “This is certainly a milestone for Busby, our first World Tour Team and we’re absolutely thrilled to help further protect Team Qhubeka Assos and their staff members whilst they are on and off the road. Road safety is a global issue and the 8th leading cause of death in the world and our mission is to help improve road safety for all vulnerable road users with our technology. The core safety features are free, and with our partnership with Team Qhubeka Assos we want to push Busby across Africa and help protect as many people as possible. Whether you’re cycling, horse riding, walking to school or going for a run, Busby will be by your side all the way and if (god forbid) something irregular occurs, Busby will recognise it and send your exact location to your loved ones, emergency contacts or your employers so help can arrive as quickly as possible. We are excited to announce a number of new features in the next month or so such as GroupSafe – keeping users together in a group safely, SmartStart – Busby automatically turns on if you are active, even if you forget to turn it on and the ability for us to pay users for being safe with a digital currency (stay tuned!).” Busby is available to download for free on iOS and Google Play.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 (www.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 (www.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

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