WHO says vigilance key to avert COVID-19 surges in Africa during holidays

NAIROBI, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged African countries to intensify vigilance in order to avoid a spike in COVID-19 positive cases during the holiday season.

Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa said the holiday season, whose hallmark is intensive mobility and family reunions, could reverse gains achieved towards the pandemic's containment.