Covid-19 pandemic-an African perspective

Abstract

Background: Corona virus is one of the most conservative agents that causes “severe acute respiratory syndrome mostly between the age of 50 years and above, in both male
and female in Africa and Worldwide. Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)”, caused a highly contagious disease called corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This was first reported
from Wuhan City in China, December, 2019.
Aim: This was aimed to determine the prevalence of COVID -19 pandemic and its effect in Africa.
Methodology: Information about COVID-19 were gathered and reviewed from different source, evaluating its effects in human respiratory system. Since the origin of COVID -19
in Wuhan City in China 2019 till date, It was believed that COVID-19 (corona virus) infection can cause acute respiratory distress in human mostly in old age in Africa, which can lead to death when there is no medical attention.
Results: Result shows that the rate of viral infection (COVID-19) which causes acute respiratory disease in human is higher within the age bracket of 50-90 in both male and 
female than the younger ages between 40-20 below respectively, in Africa. Corona virus is regarded as the most currently wild spread pandemic in Africa, causing morbidity and mortality rate among human population.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of the infection needs implementation of constant health education and sensitization such as hand washing, social distancing and others among all ages that are at the risk of contacting disease.