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Africa News of Thursday, 16 April 2020

Source: bbc.com

UN warns millions in Egypt and Sudan can't wash their hands

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The United Nations has warned that around 41 million people in Sudan and Egypt don't have access to basic hand-washing facilities, increasing their risk of catching coronavirus.

A UN report said that 10 million people in Egypt and 31 million people in Sudan lack the facilities.

Washing your hands is a key part of preventing the spread of viruses such as coronavirus.