Africa Is Being Outbid For Crucial Supplies As It Braces For COVID-19

Africa faces a severe shortage of ventilators amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 2,000 ventilators for 1.3 billion people, compared to the US's 170,000 for 328 million. The distribution is uneven, with some African nations having no ventilators. Despite fewer reported cases than other continents, Africa's COVID-19 cases rose by 43% in a week, straining testing capacity. The UN predicts Africa will need 30,000 ventilators and 74 million test kits to combat the virus effectively.

What is the approximate population of the United States compared to the number of ventilators available?

• 328 million people and over 170,000 ventilators

• 500 million people and 100,000 ventilators

• 200 million people and 50,000 ventilators

• 400 million people and 200,000 ventilators

How many ventilators does the Central African Republic have for its population?

• Ten ventilators for 10 million people

• Three ventilators for 5 million people

• Five ventilators for 3 million people

• Two ventilators for 2 million people

Which continent has reported fewer coronavirus cases than Africa?

• Asia

• Europe

• The Americas

• None of the above

What percentage increase in COVID-19 cases did Africa experience in the reported week?

• 60%

• 50%

• 43%

• 30%

How many ventilators does the United Nations anticipate Africa will need to combat the virus?

• 10,000 ventilators

• 40,000 ventilators

• 20,000 ventilators

• 30,000 ventilators