This archive report was first published on 14 June 2020.
On June 14, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, warning that the continent was reaching a critical juncture.
According to the WHO, it took 98 days for Africa to reach a significant milestone in the pandemic, a timeframe that has left health experts concerned about the rapid spread of the virus.
The WHO's warning comes as the continent struggles to contain the pandemic, with many countries experiencing a surge in cases and hospitalizations.
