Ethiopia’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 85 (April 15, 2020)

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Ethiopia has registered three more coronavirus (COVID-19) cases out of the 431 samples tasted over the past 24 hours.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 85.

All the three confirmed cases are Ethiopian nationals, according to the Ministry of Health.

All the three confirmed cases are Ethiopian nationals, only one of them having travel history to the United States (US), according to the Ministry of Health.

The other two have exposure to patients with confirmed COVID-19 cases, it added.

Ethiopia has so far registered three deaths and 15 recoveries from the virus.

According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, more than 1.9 million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally.

Nearly 127,000 people have died and more than 486,000 have recovered from the virus.

Global COVID-19 Cases Reach Two Million (April 15, 2020)

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The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases across the world has reached two million.

That’s according to figures from Johns Hopkins University, which has been tracking infections and deaths around the world.

More than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone, while 128,000 people have died globally.

The true number of infections is likely to be much higher as levels of testing vary by country.

It’s less than two weeks since the world reach a million confirmed cases.

UAE Provides 15MT Aid to Ethiopia to Fight COVID-19 (April 14, 2020)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided 15 metric tons of aid to Ethiopia to assist efforts to fight coronavirus (COVID-19).

The assistance would enable medical staff in the country to safely perform their professional duties in combating the virus’ spread.

Prime Minister thanked the UAE for supporting Ethiopia’s fight against the virus, which has so far infected 74 people and killed three other people.

Ethiopia Registers Three More COVID-19 Cases (April 13, 2020)

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Ethiopia has announced three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), taking its total to 74.

Dr Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, the three cases are out of the 247 samples tasted over the past 24 hours.

All the three cases are Ethiopians with no travel history abroad, she said.

Four more people have also recovered from the virus, bringing the total recoveries to 14, the Minister added.

The country has so far reported three deaths from the virus.

According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, more than 1.8 million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally.

More than 114,000 people have died and more than 429,000 have recovered from the virus.

PM, Pompeo Hold Phone Talks on COVID-19 Mitigation (April 13, 2020)

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Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on collaborating for effective COVID-19 mitigation.

The Prime Minister said on Twitter “We discussed on applying collective leadership to minimize adverse effects” of the virus.

He added “food security will be a key challenge for sub-Saharan Africa as the continent grapples with the economic impact of the virus.”

The Africa Centers for Disease Prevention and Control said nearly 14,000 coronavirus cases have been reported in 52 countries in Africa.

The virus also killed 747 people in the continent, it added.

COVID-19 has infected over 1.8 million people worldwide, with a death toll of over 116,000, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University.

Companies in Hawassa Industrial Park Begin Face Mask Production (April 13, 2020)

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Companies in Hawassa industrial park have begun producing face masks as part of efforts to halt spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Currently, they are “producing 10,000 face masks per day to increase to 50,000 per day” said the Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed on Twitter.

“Our industries are adapting to the times. Companies in Hawasa Industrial Park undeterred and shifting operations to meet immediate needs,” he added.

The Prime Minister also called on others to follow suit. “Well done. I encourage other companies to innovate and adapt,” he said.

Ethiopia has so far registered 71 cases of COVID-19, three deaths and 10 recoveries.

According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, more than 1.8 million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally.

More than 114,000 people have died and close to 428,000 have recovered from the virus.

FM Gedu, Heads Of Ethiopian Missions Hold Virtual Summit Over COVID-19 (April 11, 2020)

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Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedu Andargachew, today held a video teleconference with Ethiopian heads of missions in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

The meeting deliberated upon ways to coordinate the missions’ efforts in gathering support from governments, non-governmental organizations and members of the Ethiopian Diaspora to the fight of COVID-19 pandemic at home.

Gedu briefed the Ambassadors and Heads of missions about some of the key measures the Government is undertaking to curb the spread and minimize the effect of the scourge.

He also highly appreciated the embassies and Ethiopians in the Diaspora for their commendable success registered so far in mobilizing resources to fight the pandemic in Ethiopia.

PM Holds Talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, WHO Chief (April 11, 2020)

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Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces have held phone talks.

The two leaders reviewed the global fight against coronavirus (COVID-19), according to Emirates News Agency.

They also discussed advancing bilateral relations and joint efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The conversation reviewed the measures taken by the two nations to fight the pandemic, as well as the international and regional efforts to bring the novel virus under control.

Similarly, the Prime Minister held phone conversation yesterday with Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

During the discussion, Dr Tedros updated the Prime Minister on COVID19 and the work WHO is doing globally to mitigate the spread.

“Our phone conversation yesterday further affirmed that indeed this precarious period requires collective leadership more than ever. And you are leading by example,” tweeted the Prime Minister.

Ethiopia Reports Third Death from COVID-19 (April 10, 2020)

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A third patient has died in Ethiopia from coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, said the Ministry of Health.

According to Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, the person who died today was a 65-year-old woman from Dukem town, Oromia regional state.

She was admitted to a treatment centre on April 6, after testing positive for COVID-19 the same day.

As of today, Ethiopia has registered a total of 65 cases, with three deaths and four recoveries.

According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, more than 1.6 million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally.

More than 97,000 people have died and more than 365,000 have recovered from the virus.

Ethiopian Parliament Approves State Of Emergency (April 10, 2020)

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The Ethiopian Parliament has today approved the state of emergency declared to fight coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday declared a five-month state of emergency to avert the spread of the virus and reduce its impact on the country.

Ethiopia has so far 56 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with two deaths and four recoveries.

The Parliament has also endorsed a 7-member state of emergency inquiry board with a majority vote, 12 against and 5 abstentions.Members of the board are:

  • Petros Woldesenbet –Chairperson
  • Tesfaye Daba- Deputy Chairperson
  • Mrs Fantaye Wendim- Board member
  • Shikuri Mehadin- Board member
  • Dr Biruk Lapiso- Board member
  • Mrs Momina Mohammed –Board member
  • Beshala Gemech- Board member

The Parliament has also unanimously approved a 28 billion birr additional budget.

It further endorsed more than $82m loan and grant agreement signed with the International Development Association (IDA) for Ethiopia’s COVID19 emergency response project.