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| 22 March 2022 Your two key COVID-19 weekly reports Weekly COVID-19 Reports UpdateAccess all reportsWeekly Epidemiological Update22 MarchAfter a consistent decrease since the end of January 2022, the number of new weekly cases rose for a second consecutive week, with a 7% increase reported during the week of 14 through 20 March 2022, as compared to the previous week. The number of new deaths has continued a decreasing trend (-23% as compared to the previous week). Across the six WHO regions, over 12 million cases and just under 33 000 deaths were reported As of 20 March 2022, over 468 million confirmed cases and over 6 million deaths have been reported globally At the regional level, the number of new weekly cases increased in the Western Pacific region (+21%), remained stable in the European region, and decreased in the Eastern Mediterranean (-41%), Africa (-33%), South-East Asia (-23%) and Americas (-17%) regions In this edition, we provide an update on the geographic distribution of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), including the prevalence and summary of current evidence of the Omicron variant. We also provide updates on vaccine effectiveness for the Delta and Omicron variants Download the reportWeekly Operational Update22 MarchIn this edition of the COVID-19 Weekly Operational Update, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to countries include: Rallying to combat COVID-19 rumours in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a rumour alert and refutation systemWHO recommends the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s public health laboratory for recognition as a national influenza centreWHO and Ministry of Health Zambia scale-up COVID-19 response and continuity of health services through the support of the Act-A Health Systems ConnectorWHO/Europe holds a workshop on data analysis and information management for emergency response for Azerbaijan through the Emergency Response Information Management System (ERIMS) initiativeLao People’s Democratic Republic Ministry of Health and WHO prepare local media for potential Omicron surgeThe Plurinational State of Bolivia leverages influenza capacities for COVID-19 responseWHO builds a Global Health Facilities Database: Leveraging insights from COVID-19 to ensure better access to primary healthcare and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)Updates from the UN Crisis Management Team (UNCMT)Measuring the impact of online COVID-19 vaccine training coursesOperations Support and LogisticsProgress on a subset of global indicators that demonstrate country and global progress to end the acute phase of the pandemic Download the reportGlobal Health Emergency Appeal 2022WHO’s Global Health Emergency Appeal for 2022 helps ensure that one billion people will be better protected from health emergencies. This new annual appeal covers WHO’s requirements to meet urgent emergency and humanitarian health needs for every region, including the COVID-19 response. Read moreWHO in emergencies: a partner in health, serving the world’s most vulnerable peopleWHO SPRP 2021 Mid-term Report - WHO Strategic Action Against COVID-19 WHO COVID-19 SPRP: Updated Appeal September 2021 - March 2022 New ACT-Accelerator Appeal: Supporting the spinal cord of the global COVID-19 response - December 2021 Read the latest about the situation in Ukraine 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 the United States Department of State (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)). Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 Response This email aims to keep you informed about WHO's work to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and showcase stories of impact only possible thanks to the contributions of our donors and partners. Help us improve it by sharing your feedback to WHO media Share Tweet Share Forward
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