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Clinical data available •COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has led to an  unprecedented global pandemic affecting persons of all ages. Severe respiratory disease can  occur in adults, particularly the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. • Limited data  are available for pregnant women and new-borns with COVID-19. • Paediatric data from developed countries demonstrate that children of all ages are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, and that infants under 1 year of age are at risk for severe disease although this still is a  relatively rare outcome. •Lock down in Sub Saharan Africa is affecting many countries with likely economic implications including loss of jobs and revenue.