The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Friday announced that COVID-19 will no longer be categorized as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
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This was the largest consortium ever of African scientists and public health institutions working together to support a data-driven COVID-19 response in Africa.
Kagwe eased the containment measures and encouraged people to maintain social distancing to ensure risk of spread is limited
He however encouraged the wearing of masks during indoor functions to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease
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