Surge in African Covid Cases Causing Fewer Deaths, WHO Says
- Infection data shows fastest surge in cases since May 2020
- Eleven countries in Africa now reporting omicron variant
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A surge in new Covid-19 cases in Africa in the past week is causing fewer deaths than previous surges, the World Health Organization said.
Still, more waves could be building up as updated forecasts predict that the continent may not achieve its 70% vaccination target until August 2024, the global health body said in a statement on Tuesday.