COVID-19

World Health Organisation
Weekly Updates

Weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 5 April 2021

Data as received by WHO from national authorities | Emergency Situational Updates

Overview

In this edition of the Weekly Operational Update on COVID-19, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to Member States include:

  • Training on the collection and electronic reporting of COVID-19 data in Burundi

  • Strengthening operational support and logistics in the western Balkans

  • WHO hears from some of the first to be vaccinated in Somalia

  • The Solomon Islands begins their COVID-19 vaccination campaign with doses supplied by the COVAX Facility

  • Outcomes on a global study of digital crisis interaction among Gen Z and Millenials

  • The Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) 2021 resource requirements and progress made to continue investing in the COVID-19 response and for building the architecture to prepare for, prevent and mitigate future health emergencies

  • Updates on WHO/PAHO procured items, Partners Platform, participation in the Unity Studies, and select indicators from the COVID-19 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 30 March 2021

Data as received by WHO from national authorities, as of 10am CEST 28 March 2021


Overview

Globally, new COVID-19 cases rose for a fifth consecutive week, with just over 3.8 million new cases reported in the last week. The number of new deaths increased for the second consecutive week, increasing by 5% compared to last week, with over 64 000 new deaths reported. All regions reported an increase in the number of cases this week, and all regions, except for the African Region, reported an increase in the number of deaths. The European Region and the Region of the Americas continue to account for nearly 80% of all the cases and deaths.

In this edition, special focus updates are provided on:

  • COVID-19 and Health and Care Workers (HCWs)

  • SARS-CoV-2 variants


Weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 23 March 2021

Data as received by WHO from national authorities, as of 10am CEST 21 March 2021


Overview

Globally, COVID-19 confirmed cases continued to rise for a fourth consecutive week, with just under 3.3 million new cases reported in the last week . Concurrently, the number of new deaths reported plateaued after a six week decrease, with just over 60 000 new deaths reported. A marked increase in the number of new cases was reported from the South East Asia, Western Pacific, European and Eastern Mediterranean regions, all of which are on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. The European Region and the Region of the Americas continue to account for nearly 80% of all the cases and deaths.

Quarantine can be a time for self-care and relaxation

Our Advises for keeping your head cool

  • Stay in touch with your relatives and friends

  • Do some exercises

  • Make a list of what you would have done prior to COVID and see what you can do now despite the lock-down

  • Learn a new skill

  • Donate or contact any organization in your neighborhood that may be need you for a task

  • Think about what can do now that will help yourself later

  • Keep in mind that we are going to get rid of it anytime soon :)