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COMMUNIQUE: EAC HEADS OF STATE CONSULTATIVE MEETING

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEADS OF STATE, THEIR EXCELLENCIES PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA; PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA; PRESIDENT YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA AND PRESIDENT SALVAR MARYARDIT KIIR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN HELD A CONSULTATIVE MEETING OF THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEADS OF STATES THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCE ON 12TH MAY, 2020. THE HEADS OF STATE MET IN A WARM AND CORDIAL ATMOSPHERE

THE HEADS OF STATE TOOK NOTE OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE OUTBREAK OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE REGION AND COMMENDED THE MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR HEALTH, TRADE, TRANSPORT AND EAC AFFAIRS FOR THEIR INITIATIVE IN ADOPTING A REGIONAL APPROACH TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

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COVID-19 Medical Supplies and Vaccines

WCO HS Covid19
WCO HS classification reference for Covid-19 medical supplies - 3.0 Edition

HS Classification reference for vaccines and related supplies and equipment

 

 

 

 

 


 

coronavirus What is a Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Find out more about this novel coronavirus (nCoV) that has not been previously identified in humans. 

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19? How can I protect myself? Should I worry about COVID-19?

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What you need to know

Protect Yourself

Protect Yourself

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It is spread from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Watch this short animation to learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself against it.

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The 7 Steps

The 7 Steps

The formal declaration of a #COVID19 #pandemic does not change the fact that you can - and should - take these simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Myth Busters

Myth Busters

From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19.

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Disease Prevention

Wash Hands
Coughing and Sneezing
Touch
Social Distance

 


 

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation in the EAC Region


East African Community
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P.O. Box 1096
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United Republic of Tanzania

Tel: +255 (0)27 216 2100
Fax: +255 (0)27 216 2190
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