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The late arrival of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Africa: Mitigating pan-continental spread

Clinical Infectious Diseases
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa353
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The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread to all 7 continents. Due to yet unknown reasons, the African continent has remained relatively unaffected. We discuss the importance of mitigating pan-continental spread in light of the fragile healthcare systems.

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Nachega, J., Seydi, M., & Zumla, A. (2020, August 1). The late arrival of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Africa: Mitigating pan-continental spread. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa353

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