Over four million infections of coronavirus have been recorded globally, leading to the deaths of over 280, 000 people, according to worldometer.info.
The United States which already has the highest number of reported infections in the world – 1, 367,638 – is the country with the highest death toll of more than 80, 000.
Some experts believe the death toll could be higher as many people suspected of the disease die without being tested.Tentative reopening While educational facilities remain closed in most African countries, businesses have been allowed to operate conditionally. In Ghana, another West African country, President Nana Akufo-Addo last week said, “lifting these restrictions does not mean we are letting our guard down… I am demanding even greater adherence to these measures.”
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