Coronavirus in Africa: what happens next?

Which claims about the coronavirus are gaining the most traction in Africa?

A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.

Communities in Africa must be consulted about lockdowns, argue Alex de Waal and Paul Richards.

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

How countries across the continent are preparing as the deadly virus spreads around the world.

Vulnerable continent: Africa and the coronavirus  RFICoronavirus hits Africa: What we know so far  Multimedia LIVEWhat's happening: Virus fears hit Africa, markets, schools  The Associated PressCoronavirus outbreak: WHO raises risk warning to ‘very high’  The Irish TimesCoronavirus Africa map: Which countries are most at risk?  The Africa ReportView Full coverage on Google News

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

Joice Etutu explains why Covid-19 vaccine trials in Africa are both important and controversial.

Explained: Africa has been spared so far from coronavirus. Why?  The Indian ExpressAfrican students under lock down in China during epidemic  CGTN AfricaANALYSIS - Global rivalry for Africa intensifies  Anadolu AgencyExplained: Africa has been spared so far from coronavirus. Why?  The Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News