16 Nov 2021 Your two key COVID-19 weekly reports

Weekly COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

16 November

During the week 8 to 14 November 2021, the increasing trend in new global weekly cases continued, with over 3.3 million new cases reported – a 6% increase as compared to the previous week. The Region of the Americas, the European and the Western Pacific Regions all reported increases in new weekly cases as compared to the previous week, while all other regions reported stable or declining trends.

Similarly, the European Region reported a 5% increase in new deaths, while the other regions reported stable or declining trends. Globally, just under 50 000 new deaths were reported, similar to the previous week. As of 14 November, over 252 million confirmed cases and over 5 million deaths have been reported

In this edition, we provide updates on the geographic distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern (VOCs), and summarise phenotypic characteristics (transmissibility, disease severity, risk of reinfection, and impacts on diagnostics and vaccine performance) of VOCs based on available studies

Weekly Operational Update

15 November

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

WHO, faith partners and national governments –supporting national responses to COVID-19

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of partnerships in responding to health emergencies. The new WHO strategy for engaging religious leaders, faith-based organizations and faith communities in health emergencies outlines the commitment and intention to strengthen collaboration so more people are better protected and enjoy better health and well-being

3rd Health for All Film Festival: call for submissions

The COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

Read more stories of ongoing work in countries around the world in support of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021

This week we have received additional funds from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 Response

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