Africa's COVID-19 Cumulative Cases Surpass 2 Million

Concerns Over Being Left Out as Vaccine Supply Reservations by Developed Countries Cause Delays

Source=Screenshot from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] The cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has surpassed 2 million.

According to major foreign media including the Associated Press, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on the 18th (local time) that the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases reached 2,013,388. The death toll stands at 48,408, and the number of recovered patients is 1,703,498.

Health authorities are concerned about the spread of a second wave of infections.

John Nkengasong, head of the Africa CDC, expressed concern, saying, "Mask-wearing is declining, which is dangerous," and "We do not know how high the peak of the second wave of infections will be."

Although COVID-19 vaccine development is progressing worldwide, there are concerns that Africa may be left behind. It is pointed out that major developed countries have secured vaccine supply reservations, potentially pushing Africa to a lower priority.

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