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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Facebook (www.Facebook.com) has been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce misinformation on its platforms. Last month it announced the biggest worldwide campaign (https://bit.ly/3cGJamf) to promote authoritative information about Covid-19 vaccines &#8211; working to remove false vaccine claims, reduce distribution of inaccurate health information, and inform people about effective vaccine delivery.

Today, across a number of African countries, Facebook is launching a new campaign in partnership with the WHO called ‘Together Against Covid-19 Misinformation’. The campaign will roll out to people in English and French across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and DRC, and will show up on Facebook through a series of graphics with tips on how to spot false news:

 	Check The Source: Scrutinise content, even if it appears science based 	Check How It Makes You Feel: False news can manipulate feelings for clicks  	Check The Context: Look to public health authorities to confirm content  
Aïda Ndiaye, Public Policy Manager, commented “Ensuring users are getting authoritative information about Covid-19 vaccines is just some of the vital work we’re doing here at Facebook. During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, we’ll continue working with industry experts and people on our platforms to ensure we’re aggressively tackling misinformation, and giving people additional resources to scrutinize content they see online, helping them decide what to read, trust and share.”

As part of the campaign, Facebook will also be launching a dedicated website (https://bit.ly/3fwscsN) in English and French, which will include information on how we’re tackling misinformation on our platforms. It will give people more transparency around our Remove, Reduce and Inform strategy, outline our community standards, and share the steps we’re taking to combat false news around global events such as Covid-19, elections and climate change.
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 New Cases: 0 Total Confirmed: 3,987 Deaths: 79 Recovered: 2,822 Total in quarantine: 48 Discharged from quarantine: 14,669
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Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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Daily: Laboratory test: 8,392 Severe cases: 818 New recovered: 1,297 New deaths: 21 New cases: 1,997

Total: Laboratory test: 2,382,596 Active cases: 49,147 Total recovered: 161,226 Total deaths: 2,936 Total cases: 213,311
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Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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Total cases: 22,243 (+76) Recovered: 20,472 (+74) | 92% Active cases: 1,460 In critical condition: 6 Tests: 1,172,019 (+6,519) Test positivity rate: 1.2% Vaccinated: 348,926 Deaths: 311 (+1) | 1.4%
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Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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As of 3rd April 2021, we recorded 70 new cases out of 2,642 tests (3% positivity) and 192 recoveries. There were no new deaths reported.
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Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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 Malawi has registered eight new COVID-19 cases, 103 new recoveries and one new death. All new cases are locally transmitted: three from Blantyre, and one each from Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mangochi, Mwanza, and Mchinji Districts. One new death was registered and is from Blantyre District. To the families that have lost their loved during this pandemic, may you find peace, hope and love during this difficult time. May the souls of the departed rest in peace. Cumulatively, Malawi has recorded 33,647 cases including 1,120 deaths (Case Fatality Rate is at 3.33%). Of these cases, 2,119 are imported infections and 31,528 are locally transmitted. Cumulatively, 30,593 cases have now recovered (recovery rate of 90.9%) and 134 were lost to follow-up. This brings the total number of active cases to 1,800. Two cases were hospitalised while two were discharged. A total of 29 active cases are hospitalised: 11 in Lilongwe, 10 in Blantyre, two each in Salima and Mchinji, and one each in Zomba, Mangochi, Karonga, and Thyolo Districts. On testing, 284 COVID-19 tests were conducted. Of these, 72 tests were through SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic test while the rest were through RT-PCR. The positive cases, out of the total, translates to a positivity rate of 2.8%. Cumulatively, 220,174 tests have been conducted in the country. On COVID-19 vaccination, cumulatively 157,581 doses have been administered in the country with 2,780 being administered. The country reported the first cases of COVID-19 on 2nd April 2020 when three cases were reported. We marked a year since the first COVID-19 cases were confirmed in our country. It has been a challenging year as the disease has affected all aspects of our lives. Our health system was stretched due to increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and it is worthwhile to note that the health system has withstood the pressure as we are fighting the COVID-19. Let me take this opportunity to appreciate the good work that our health care workers are doing in fighting this pandemic. Indeed, our health workers has demonstrated high level dedication and commitment as they are discharging their duties. A year on and counting, we need to self-reflect and consider how best we can support each other to help to reduce the further spread of COVID-19 in our country. We really need to work as one.I If everyone plays a role by adhering to the preventive and containment measures, we can win the fight. Let me emphasise on the need to adjust our way of life in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 . Mass gatherings including markets, public transport, workplaces, bars, family gatherings, group sports, churches and funeral ceremonies are acting as super spreaders of the disease. I should point it out that the more people interact and the longer the interaction lasts, the higher the risk of spreading COVID-19. The higher the level of community transmission in an area, the higher the risk of spreading COVID-19. Since we are still experiencing community transmission the risk of COVID-19 rapidly spreading is very high. This is the time for us to seriously consider re-strategizing our day to day lives and only make decisions that help to reduce the spread of the virus in our midst. We all need to treat everyone that we meet or interact with as a potential carrier of the virus and therefore need to strictly follow all the preventive measures wholesomely. The fight against COVID-19 requires that everyone be involved. It is also my appeal to those that been confirmed COVID-19 positive and contacts of the confirmed cases to strictly follow isolation and quarantine rules respectively to stop the further spread of the virus to the family members, work mates and the community at large. The following preventive measures should be our daily routine: frequent hand washing with soap, proper wearing of mask, avoiding over- crowded places, practicing cough and sneeze etiquette, and staying home if one has flu like symptoms . We must also decontaminate commonly touched surfaces. Be reminded that COVID-19 vaccination services are available during this Easter holidays in all Government and CHAM facilities. For Lilongwe residents, please take note that additional sites have been opened at Gate way Mall and Game Complex and these sites will remain open the entire Easter holiday. For any questions or clarifications, please call toll free number 929. Hon. Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP MINISTER OF HEALTH CO-CHAIRPERSON – PRESIDENTIAL TASKFORCE Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi.

Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria;

Lagos-27 Plateau-11 Bayelsa-7 Gombe-3 Nasarawa-1 Ekiti-1
163,113 confirmed 151,853 discharged 2,058 deaths
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1,184 people have tested positive, from a sample size of 7,139. Our positivity rate is at 16.5%. Total confirmed positive cases are 138,077. Cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,511,592.

County distribution; Nairobi 613, Kiambu 92, Nyeri 59, Kericho 47, Uasin Gishu 38, Machakos 37, Meru 33, Kajiado 28, Nakuru 26, Nyamira 26, Nyandarua 23, Kilifi 23, Taita Taveta 19, Kakamega 17, Laikipia 16, Kirinyaga 12, Bomet 11, Bungoma 11, Mombasa 8, Murang’a 8, Busia 5, Kitui 5, Homa Bay 5, Vihiga 4, Kisumu 3, Kwale 2, Makueni 2, Mandera 2, Migori 2, Marsabit 1, Nandi 1, Garissa 1, Narok 1 and Isiolo 1.


220 patients have recovered from the disease, 177 from the Home Based &#038; Isolation Care, &#038; 43 from various health facilities. Total recoveries stand at 93,650.

1,582 patients are admitted in various health facilities countrywide, 5,376 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care. 187 patients are in the ICU, 43 of whom are on ventilatory support and 111 on supplemental oxygen. 33 patients are on observation.

247 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen with 234 of them in the general wards and 13 in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).
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As at 03 April 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 911 confirmed cases, including 34 732 recoveries and 1 524 deaths. To date, a total of 111 588 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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Eswatini recorded 74 active COVID-19 cases. The last recorded cases below 100 was on 7 June 2020. Minister Lizzie Nkosi’s report in full:

New cases: 2 Total Cases: 17 349
Active cases: 74
New recoveries: 37 Total recoveries: 16 605
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Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (3 April 2021)

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African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (4,252,676), deaths (113,429) and recoveries (3,800,130) by region:

Central (137,021 cases; 2,230 deaths; 121,175 recoveries): Burundi (2,842; 6; 1,155), Cameroon (57,337; 851; 51,769), CAR (5,285; 73; 5,024), Chad (4,552; 164; 4,149), Congo (9,681; 135; 7,898), DRC (28,217; 745; 25,512), Equatorial Guinea (7,008; 103; 6,635), Gabon (19,863; 119; 16,910), Sao Tome and Principe (2,236; 34; 2,123)

Eastern (511,036; 9,172; 367,575): Comoros (3,712; 146; 3,538), Djibouti (8,431; 71; 6,630), Eritrea (3,334; 10; 3,058), Ethiopia (211,314; 2,915; 159,929), Kenya (136,893; 2,186; 93,430), Madagascar (24,902; 438; 22,155), Mauritius (1,095; 12; 688), Rwanda (22,167; 310; 20,398), Seychelles (4,259; 24; 3,836), Somalia (11,398; 529; 4,819), South Sudan (10,255; 112; 9,779), Sudan (31,833; 2,063; 23,990), Tanzania** (509; 21; 178), Uganda (40,934; 335; 15,147)

Northern (1,254,298; 36,053; 1,105,413): Algeria (117,337; 3,099; 81,789), Egypt (203,546; 12,084; 155,448), Libya (161,088; 2,684; 148,288), Mauritania (17,904; 449; 17,142), Morocco (497,257; 8,835; 484,224), Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (235; 12; 145), Tunisia (256,931; 8,890; 218,377)

Southern (1,913,898; 60,243; 1,802,365): Angola (22,467; 538; 20,867), Botswana (40,878; 591; 36,076), Eswatini  (17,347; 668; 16,568), Lesotho (10,706; 315; 4,471), Malawi (33,639; 1,119; 30,490), Mozambique (67,923; 778; 56,841), Namibia (44,581; 531; 42,121), South Africa (1,550,724; 52,964; 1,475,398), Zambia (88,730; 1,215; 84,825), Zimbabwe (36,903; 1,524; 34,708)

Western (436,423; 5,731; 403,602): Benin (7,313; 93; 6,452), Burkina Faso (12,791; 150; 12,430), Cabo Verde (17,717; 171; 16,398), Côte d&#39;Ivoire (44,445; 250; 41,281), Gambia (5,459; 165; 5,070), Ghana (90,674; 744; 88,426), Guinea (20,228; 128; 16,832), Guinea Bissau (3,661; 65; 2,992), Liberia (2,042; 85; 1,899), Mali (10,285; 390; 6,901), Niger (5,021; 187; 4,641), Nigeria (163,063; 2,058; 151,835), Senegal (38,889; 1,056; 37,532), Sierra Leone (3,987; 79; 2,817), Togo (10,848; 110; 8,096)
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Total cases: 22,167 (+249) Recovered: 20,398 (+90) | 92% Active cases: 1,459 In critical condition: 6 Tests: 1,165,500 (+8,802) Test positivity rate: 3% Vaccinated: 348,926 Deaths: 310 (+2) | 1.4%
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Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (2 April 2021)

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 Malawi has registered 30 new COVID-19 cases, 111 new recoveries and one new death. All new cases are locally transmitted: 11 from Mzimba North, 10 from Blantyre, six from Lilongwe, and one each from Karonga, Machinga, and Mzimba South Districts. Please take note that 25 cases that were identified between 1st March and 23rd March 2021 have been added to the cumulative count: 19 from Phalombe and six from Blantyre. One new death was registered and is from Mzimba North District. To the families that have lost their loved during this pandemic, may you find peace, hope and love during this difficult times. May the departed souls rest in peace. Cumulatively, Malawi has recorded 33,639 cases including 1,119 deaths (Case Fatality Rate is at 3.33%). Of these cases, 2,119 are imported infections and 31,520 are locally transmitted. Cumulatively, 30,490 cases have now recovered (recovery rate of 90.6%) and 134 were lost to follow-up. This brings the total number of active cases to 1,896. In 24 hours, two cases were hospitalised while two were discharged. A total of 27 active cases are hospitalised: 11 in Lilongwe, nine in Blantyre, two in Salima, and one each in Zomba, Mangochi, Karonga, Thyolo, and Mchinji Districts. On testing, 554 COVID-19 tests were conducted. Of these, 117 tests were through SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic test while the rest were through RT-PCR. The positive cases out of the total translates to a positivity rate of 5.4%. Cumulatively, 219,890 tests have been conducted in the country so far. On COVID-19 vaccination, cumulatively 154,801 doses have been administered in the country with 9,822 being administered. I would like to remind the public that the current phase of the COVID-19 vaccination we are targeting the health workers and other social workers, those aged 60 years and above and those with underlying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. The health workers are being prioritized to receive the vaccine because they are at high risk of getting the infection as they take care of the COVID-19 patients and suspected cases. It is important that all health workers should be vaccinated to ensure that they are protected while they are performing their duties. Apart from the frontline health workers, the first phase is also targeting other social workers, those that due to nature of their job, interacts with a lot of people. As you are aware that COVID-19 has been shown to affect elderly and people with pre-existing chronic condition more adversely. The vaccine will help protect these categories of people from COVID-19 or from becoming severely ill even if acquired. It is my appeal to those that have been prioritised in the first phase to utilize this opportunity and get vaccinated. Please take note that the COVID-19 vaccination services are available during this Easter holidays in all Government and CHAM facilities and it is free of charge, For Lilongwe residents, please take note that additional sites have been opened at Gate way mall and Game complex and these sites will remain open the entire Easter holiday. Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 as Vaccines work with your immune system, your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. Masks, hand washing and social distancing, help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others. Remember the COVID19 vaccine is being rolled out to help to reduce deaths, the risk of hospitalization and severe diseases from COVID-19. No one is safe until everyone else is safe. Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Protect everyone. Call toll free 929. Hon. Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP MINISTER OF HEALTH CO-CHAIRPERSON – PRESIDENTIAL TASKFORCE Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi. Media files

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66 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria;

Enugu-18 Lagos-17 Kaduna-10 Rivers-8 Akwa Ibom-6 Kano-2 Osun-2 Jigawa-1 Plateau -1 FCT-1

163,063 confirmed 151,835 discharged 2,058 deaths
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