Covid-19: WHO Sends Rescue Team To South Africa As Country Now 5th Most Infected Globally

Amongst 213 countries of the world where covid-19 has been reported, South Africa, with 512,318 cases is now placed on number 5, according to lastest Worldometer data.

The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Region also confirmed this in a tweet on Wednesday.

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It also said that a team of medical personnels would fly into the country to help them out.

“A @WHO team of more than 40 health experts will arrive in South Africa???????? to strengthen the country’s #COVID19 response.

“W/ South Africa now among the top 5 countries affected, the task force will support surveillance, case management, #IPC & other areas,” it tweeted.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is still at the top spot with 4,919,116 cases with Brazil, India, and Russia, trailing as 2nd, 3rd and Fourth.

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Furthermore, the total confirmed case stands at 18,736,353; 705,067 deaths and 11,946970 recoveries, according to Worldometer figures.

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