In the last seven days, the five countries reporting the highest number of new cases globally are the United States (1,180,930), the United Kingdom (529,905), France (483,886), Italy (258,158) and Germany (195,667). [...] Table 1 summarizes the cumulative COVID-19 cases and deaths reported by MS and AU geographic Region in Africa, and the new COVID-19 cases and deaths reported during Epi week 51. [...] He provided an update on the COVID-19 situation across the continent, including response efforts and updates on the progress of vaccinations across the continent. [...] Genomic surveillance9 to monitor the presence of variants, the spread and the continuous evolution of the virus. [...] 6 WHO COVID-19 Case definition 7 Africa CDC Protocol for enhanced surveillance for COVID-19 in Africa: Protocol for Enhanced Severe Acute Respiratory Illness and Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance for COVID-19 in Africa – Africa CDC 8 Revealing the toll of COVID-19: A technical package for AU Member States – Africa CDC 9 Genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: a guide to implementation for maximum impa.
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