860,541 confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa as deaths climb to 18,176

As of July 28, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 860,541.

Reported deaths in Africa have reached 18,176 and recoveries 506,825.

South Africa has the most reported cases - 452,529, with deaths numbering 7,067. Other most-affected countries include Egypt (92,482), Nigeria (41,180), Algeria (27,973), and Ghana (33,624).

The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. For the latest totals, see the AllAfrica
clickable map with per-country numbers.