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What& #39;s going on with #covid19 cases in different countries in #Africa? Here& #39;s a thread, starting with the good news. #Mauritius 
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇲🇺" title="Flag of Mauritius" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Mauritius"> has apparently crushed the virus:
has apparently crushed the virus:" title="What& #39;s going on with #covid19 cases in different countries in #Africa? Here& #39;s a thread, starting with the good news. #Mauritius https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇲🇺" title="Flag of Mauritius" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Mauritius"> has apparently crushed the virus:" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
#Ghana https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇬🇭" title="Flag of Ghana" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Ghana"> has also seen a sharp decline from its peak about a week and a half ago, but it& #39;s not out of the woods yet.
has also seen a sharp decline from its peak about a week and a half ago, but it& #39;s not out of the woods yet." title=" #Ghana https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇬🇭" title="Flag of Ghana" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Ghana"> has also seen a sharp decline from its peak about a week and a half ago, but it& #39;s not out of the woods yet." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
#Senegal https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇳" title="Flag of Senegal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Senegal"> has also seen a steady decline since a peak about a week and a half ago. But there& #39;s a long way to go and it& #39;s far too soon to tell if this is a permanent decline, a plateau, or just a pause in the rise in case numbers:
has also seen a steady decline since a peak about a week and a half ago. But there& #39;s a long way to go and it& #39;s far too soon to tell if this is a permanent decline, a plateau, or just a pause in the rise in case numbers:" title=" #Senegal https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇳" title="Flag of Senegal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Senegal"> has also seen a steady decline since a peak about a week and a half ago. But there& #39;s a long way to go and it& #39;s far too soon to tell if this is a permanent decline, a plateau, or just a pause in the rise in case numbers:" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
#Algeria https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇿" title="Flag of Algeria" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Algeria"> was one of the earliest outbreaks in Africa. There& #39;s been a steady rise, but over the last two weeks there& #39;s been a rough plateau in new reported infections:
was one of the earliest outbreaks in Africa. There& #39;s been a steady rise, but over the last two weeks there& #39;s been a rough plateau in new reported infections:" title=" #Algeria https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇿" title="Flag of Algeria" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Algeria"> was one of the earliest outbreaks in Africa. There& #39;s been a steady rise, but over the last two weeks there& #39;s been a rough plateau in new reported infections:" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
#CotedIvoire https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇮" title="Flag of Côte d’Ivoire" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Côte d’Ivoire"> also appears to be on a plateau - though it is highly volatile, even when cases are averaged per week. That suggests problems in the reliability of the testing data.
also appears to be on a plateau - though it is highly volatile, even when cases are averaged per week. That suggests problems in the reliability of the testing data." title=" #CotedIvoire https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇮" title="Flag of Côte d’Ivoire" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Côte d’Ivoire"> also appears to be on a plateau - though it is highly volatile, even when cases are averaged per week. That suggests problems in the reliability of the testing data." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Speaking of unreliable data... #Tanzania https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇹🇿" title="Flag of Tanzania" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Tanzania"> data is a mess. Not surprising considering that their President John Magafuli has largely ignored scientific and public health advice.
data is a mess. Not surprising considering that their President John Magafuli has largely ignored scientific and public health advice." title="Speaking of unreliable data... #Tanzania https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇹🇿" title="Flag of Tanzania" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Tanzania"> data is a mess. Not surprising considering that their President John Magafuli has largely ignored scientific and public health advice." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Next up, #Uganda https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇬" title="Flag of Uganda" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Uganda"> which imposed one of the harshest lockdowns anywhere and has been doing lots of testing - including at border crossings with neighboring #Tanzania where many truck drivers have tested positive.
which imposed one of the harshest lockdowns anywhere and has been doing lots of testing - including at border crossings with neighboring #Tanzania where many truck drivers have tested positive." title="Next up, #Uganda https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇬" title="Flag of Uganda" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Uganda"> which imposed one of the harshest lockdowns anywhere and has been doing lots of testing - including at border crossings with neighboring #Tanzania where many truck drivers have tested positive." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Staying in East Africa, we go to #Kenya https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇰🇪" title="Flag of Kenya" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Kenya">, which also imposed a strict lockdown. But Kenya& #39;s cases are clearly going up (the dip in cases is only two days old, so it is not enough to draw any conclusion yet).
, which also imposed a strict lockdown. But Kenya& #39;s cases are clearly going up (the dip in cases is only two days old, so it is not enough to draw any conclusion yet)." title="Staying in East Africa, we go to #Kenya https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇰🇪" title="Flag of Kenya" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Kenya">, which also imposed a strict lockdown. But Kenya& #39;s cases are clearly going up (the dip in cases is only two days old, so it is not enough to draw any conclusion yet)." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
The international shipping and military hub #Djibouti https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇯" title="Flag of Djibouti" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Djibouti"> has some of the highest rates of testing anywhere. But it shows a steep rise in case (although they have remarkably few deaths).
has some of the highest rates of testing anywhere. But it shows a steep rise in case (although they have remarkably few deaths)." title="The international shipping and military hub #Djibouti https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇯" title="Flag of Djibouti" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Djibouti"> has some of the highest rates of testing anywhere. But it shows a steep rise in case (although they have remarkably few deaths)." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
In Central Africa, both #Cameroon https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇲" title="Flag of Cameroon" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Cameroon"> and #DRC show sharp rises in new cases per day:
and #DRC show sharp rises in new cases per day:" title="In Central Africa, both #Cameroon https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇲" title="Flag of Cameroon" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Cameroon"> and #DRC show sharp rises in new cases per day:">
and #DRC show sharp rises in new cases per day:" title="In Central Africa, both #Cameroon https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇲" title="Flag of Cameroon" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Cameroon"> and #DRC show sharp rises in new cases per day:">
As do both #SouthSudan https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇸" title="Flag of South Sudan" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Sudan"> and #Sudan. South Sudan isn& #39;t testing nearly enough, but it& #39;s clear their cases are going up.
and #Sudan. South Sudan isn& #39;t testing nearly enough, but it& #39;s clear their cases are going up." title="As do both #SouthSudan https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇸" title="Flag of South Sudan" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Sudan"> and #Sudan. South Sudan isn& #39;t testing nearly enough, but it& #39;s clear their cases are going up.">
and #Sudan. South Sudan isn& #39;t testing nearly enough, but it& #39;s clear their cases are going up." title="As do both #SouthSudan https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇸" title="Flag of South Sudan" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Sudan"> and #Sudan. South Sudan isn& #39;t testing nearly enough, but it& #39;s clear their cases are going up.">
Cases are also shooting up in neighboring #Ethiopia. I think it& #39;s fair to say that the East and Horn of Africa is struggling to keep the virus under control.
Another country, like #Algeria, that has had a long outbreak is #Egypt https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇬" title="Flag of Egypt" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Egypt">, yet cases are still rising dramatically there.
, yet cases are still rising dramatically there." title="Another country, like #Algeria, that has had a long outbreak is #Egypt https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇬" title="Flag of Egypt" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Egypt">, yet cases are still rising dramatically there." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Heading south to #Madagascar, we see another steep rise in new cases per day. It seems President Andry Rajoelina& #39;s unproven "miracle cure" has not had any effect stopping the spread of the virus nationwide.
Africa& #39;s most populous country #Nigeria https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇳🇬" title="Flag of Nigeria" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Nigeria"> also one of its most complicated, and the covid19 data is no different. Have new cases numbers pleateaued in the last two weeks, or are they set to rise further?
also one of its most complicated, and the covid19 data is no different. Have new cases numbers pleateaued in the last two weeks, or are they set to rise further?" title="Africa& #39;s most populous country #Nigeria https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇳🇬" title="Flag of Nigeria" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Nigeria"> also one of its most complicated, and the covid19 data is no different. Have new cases numbers pleateaued in the last two weeks, or are they set to rise further?" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
I& #39;ll close this thread with #SouthAfrica https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇿🇦" title="Flag of South Africa" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Africa">, where an early, strict lockdown severely curtailed new cases in the first few weeks. But new daily cases are rising steadily as the country opens up.
, where an early, strict lockdown severely curtailed new cases in the first few weeks. But new daily cases are rising steadily as the country opens up." title="I& #39;ll close this thread with #SouthAfrica https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇿🇦" title="Flag of South Africa" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Africa">, where an early, strict lockdown severely curtailed new cases in the first few weeks. But new daily cases are rising steadily as the country opens up." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
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