EAC COVID-19 UPDATES
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
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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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FAQs
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
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.
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.
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.
Disease Prevention