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Across the Continent, African Authorities on High Alert for Coronavirus

by Eric Olander
Mark RALSTON / AFP

African health authorities across the continent are now actively screening passengers at key ports of entries, particularly international airports, to screen passengers for the flu-like symptoms that highlight the deadly coronavirus that has infected thousands in China and killed several dozen people.

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