Three CNN Heroes working in Africa halted their usual efforts to dedicate their time to slowing the spread of the virus.
More than 1.2 million people in Africa have been infected with Covid-19 -- and some experts warn the peak has yet to hit the continent.
Infectious disease specialists caution that cases might be much higher than reported due to a lack of testing and struggling health care systems.But three CNN Heroes working in Africa halted their usual efforts to dedicate their time to slowing the spread of the virus.'It is an incredible responsibility' In Ethiopia -- where the number of active cases and deaths have been on the rise since mid-June -- 2019 CNN Hero of the Year Freweini Mebrahtu has shifted gears during the pandemic.
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