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Third time’s the harm: Africa’s crippling covid-19 wave

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COVID-19 Resurgence in Africa

This chapter examines the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases across Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa's increasing restrictions amid a surge of nearly 15,000 daily cases. It highlights the broader implications for healthcare systems overwhelmed by the pandemic, emphasizing the critical need for vaccinations and addressing supply challenges. The chapter also discusses the public's pandemic fatigue and the complications introduced by new variants, painting a distressing picture of the continent's ongoing struggle against COVID-19.

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