Situation report

As of March 10th, 2020, 100 cases have been confirmed across 10 African countries.

Globally, the hotspots include:

• China
• Italy
• Iran

In Africa, the hotspots are:

• Egypt
• Algeria
• South Africa

More information on the affected countries can be found here:  COVID – 19 situation report

The latest confirmed case in Africa has been in The Democratic Republic of Congo where a couple was confirmed to be infected after their return from France Europe.

How will I know that I have been infected?

Early symptoms (COVID -19 symptoms) to look out for include:

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Fatigue

Later symptoms include:

• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty in breathing

What can I do if I suspect that I have been infected?

If you develop early symptoms of fever, fatigue and dry cough, you are advised to self-quarantine and you can see how to through this link: Self quarantine: All you need to know

Should you experience any of these later symptoms of shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing or suspect that someone around you is infected, call any of the following hospitals or reach out to the Ministry of Health  Disease Surveillance Division in advance as you make your way to the hospital:

What health measures can I take to prevent infection?

The following are health and hygiene measures to prevent infection:

• Cancel all non-essential travel.
• Wash your hands frequently, with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue or with your elbow flexed.
• Avoid handshaking, hugging and kissing (close contact) with people who have flu-like symptoms.
• Self-quarantine and reach out to any of the listed health facilities should you develop any symptoms.

For more information

For further information feel free to reach out to us:

• Hotline: 0701 668 193
• Email: sumedicalcentre@strathmore.edu
• Website: https://sumc.strathmore.edu/