NEW: Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 11,42m: Africa CDC

THE number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11 421 989 as of Wednesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.

The specialised healthcare agency of the African Union (AU) said the death toll across the continent stands at 252 135 and that 10 788 122 patients have recovered from the disease so far.

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya are among the countries with the most cases on the continent, said the Africa CDC.

South Africa has recorded the highest Covid-19 cases in Africa with 3 769 927 cases, followed by Morocco with 1 164 774 cases as of Wednesday evening.

In terms of the caseloads, Southern Africa is the most affected region, followed by the northern and eastern parts of the continent, while Central Africa is the least affected region, according to the Africa CDC. – Xinhua

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