Africa’s official Covid-19 deaths near 100,000 — but the number could be much higher
Reuters data show Africa's case fatality rate is now at about 2.6%, higher than the global average of 2.3%
18 February 2021 - 11:52
Africa’s total reported death toll from Covid-19 was approaching 100,000 on Thursday, a fraction of those reported on other continents but rising fast as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals.
The continent’s reported deaths, at 99,800, compare favourably with North America, which has registered more than 500,000, and Europe, which is approaching 900,000, a Reuters tally shows...
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