COVID-19 pandemic in the Central African Republic

The COVID-19 pandemic in the Central African Republic was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the Central African Republic in March 2020. Quotes I urge the Central African Government to continue implementing the measures it adopted to limit the spread of COVID-19, and to ensure that they are respected throughout the national territory in accordance with fundamental principles of human rights, including those related to public health, which require proportionate, necessary and non-discriminatory actions. Central African Republic: UN expert calls for urgent ceasefire to protect population from COVID-19 I call for an immediate halt to attacks by armed groups in order to create an environment conducive to a stronger national mobilization against COVID-19. All the energies of the country must be channelled towards the collective fight against the pandemic. Central African Republic: UN expert calls for urgent ceasefire to protect population from COVID-19 Armed groups must leave public buildings, including the health centers they continue to occupy, and must contribute to ensuring that the COVID-19 measures adopted by the Government are implemented in the areas they control. Central African Republic: UN expert calls for urgent ceasefire to protect population from COVID-19 External links the Central African Republic Category:COVID-19 pandemic in Africa