On this edition of Africa 54, the United States continues to lead the world in the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases with 600,000 infections; India, France and Nigeria are among several countries extending lockdowns aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19; The International Monetary Fund approves funding to help 25 countries by canceling six months of their debt payments; Sudan imposes a lockdown on Khartoum for three weeks after more cases of the coronavirus were reported.

A54 Health: Health correspondent Linord Moudou shares her “Ask the Experts,” segment speaking to medical professionals and debunking some of the myths surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.