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Good afternoon and thank you for the presentation. Please could you circulate the recording after for those who were unable to join?

We will circulate the presentation after the call

Great thanks.

And can Drl Githinji comment about Social distancing in Informal settlements?

Thanks Dr Githinji and Edwin for the great presentation.Greetings from Kigali .Rose

Great presentation. Informative and helpful. Thanks.

Very informative...

I agree, there should be another zoom discussion in future. This session has been very helpful.

With PCR taking between 24 and 48 hrs, when is Africa planning to use geneXpert for diagnosis of COVID 19 which takes 45 minutes?

i heardt hat the virus can not survive in temperatures above 26 degress is iy both inside the body or outside the human body

The WHO Myth Busters is an important resource: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

The virus can survive in hot climates.

Valuable session. Gives us a 360 degree perspective of the crisis. A follow up session is key as the situation further unravels to help us refine our responses.

I am based in South Korea, and would say technology has been one of the key ingredients ifor the success of Self Quarantine and isolation as well as integrated enhanced screenig at point of entries.

While the volume of travel is less and the general population of Africa is younger, there are many underlying health conditions that *increase* vulnerability.

Great webinar , if only we'd showed this kind of initiative a month back in the UK

The "infodemic" creates situations of great danger where non-authoritative sources give advice that is rapidly passed.

I think the govts of African countries and even regional blocs should come together and come up with a way of enhancing production of PPE for our market.

I still have concerns about certain blood groups being at greater risk of catching Covid-19? how true is this?

South Africa has an information service on WhatsApp. If people text 'hi' to +27 60 012 3456, there is a menu of information.WHO's service (same level of authority and evidence-based information) is on WhatsApp at +41 79 893 18 92

No evidence regarding blood groups.

What a great time to give up smoking!Same in China. Many people - especially men - smoke

well done Dr.

what is the optimum time that isolation could be helpful?

Thanks to everyone for making this a success, going forward you should consider having more of this informative sessions.. great panelists I must say. God bless you all

In Kenya,citizens have not seen the seriousness of this.Curbing the number of cases depends on indibidual responsibility since we have been given all precautionary mesaures.What is your advice.How can we make Kenyans to be serious.

I suggest total lockdown.What is your opinion

The COVID-19 crisis is a double-edged sword that can cause a sharp turn in the trajectory of nations, especially African countries. This is an opportunity for leaders to set-up inclusive institutions to support pops at the bottom of the pyramid.

Thank you very much for a very informative session

Thank you for the session Edwin and Dr. Githinji

Government action is critical to ensure people do not take dangerous measures while in isolation. This includes providing immediate food, sanitation and medical supplies - AND how to provide financial supportWe have to recognize also that people act based on fear, rather than just on selfishness. Mental health and support and reassurance from leaders can impact these fears and behaviours

Individual responsibility does not seem to work. The Public Health ACT needs to be more stringent especially for those who willingingly infect others. Talking of Kes 30,000 is not punitive enought

Thanks for a very informative session. these need to look on the social impact and put safety nets in place to cushion the citizenry

WHO is working on rapid scale-up of training, workshops and virtual technical support for health workers. More information coming very soon.Open WHO has online learning resources for health professionals - can send a list

Wonderful to hear Africa-focused solutions that leverage the expertise, knowledge and resources of African people.

Etraordcinary situations like these,require extra ordinary mesaures especially where human populations are not behaving or complying.

Never more than this has there been such a clear case for universal health coverage.

Much appreciated webinar.

This great, many thanks Edwin and Dacktari.

Thanks a lot.

Thank You!

Many thanks. This has been so helpful.

Thanks this is a great Webinar

thanks a lot.

Many thanks

Great webinar. Thank you.

This was very useful. Thanks

Well done! Very insightful an informative

Many thanks

Thank you!

thanks for the insight

This has been very informative , thank you for sharing this information

Quite useful and informative. Thank you.

Many thanks!

well done!

Thank you for the timely webinar, very informative.