As lockdown eases else where, people across Africa are taking it one day at a time as the pandemic continues to unfold across the continent.

According to a Senegalese emergency nurse, Malamine Mané it’s a challenging time to be a nurse.

‘‘I think it’s a source of pride to be a nurse, to be able to help people, to be able to help them recover their health”, she added.

Nigeria is experiencing a surge in covid-19 related burials according to health officials.

“We are advising the government of Madagascar to take this product through a clinical trial and we are prepared to collaborate with them’‘, said the World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.