Cameroon confirms first two coronavirus cases
According to reports, Cameroon has confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This was announced by the country's Minister of Public Health, Dr. Malachie Manaouda, on March 6, 2020.
The two cases were detected in the city of Douala, which is the economic capital of Cameroon. The patients, who are both Cameroonian nationals, had recently traveled to Italy and returned to the country on February 24, 2020.
The Minister of Public Health stated that the patients are currently being treated in isolation at a hospital in Douala and are in stable condition. He also assured the public that the government is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including increasing surveillance, contact tracing, and implementing public health measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing.
Cameroon has a population of over 25 million people and is a major hub in Central Africa. The confirmation of the first two cases of COVID-19 in the country has raised concerns about the potential spread of the virus in the region.
It's worth noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, and many countries around the world are taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus.