Africa: Over 23,000 Deaths as Covid-19 Cases Rise Across Continent

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Africa: Over 23,000 Deaths as Covid-19 Cases Rise Across Continent

[allAfrica] As of August 12, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 1,065,299.

Source: allAfrica.com

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