3 Nov 2021 Your two key COVID-19 weekly reports

Weekly COVID-19 Reports Update

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Weekly Epidemiological Update

2 November

During the week 25 to 31 October 2021, a slight upward trend in new weekly cases was observed, with just over 3 million new cases reported. Apart from the European Region, which reported a 6% increase in new weekly cases as compared to the previous week, other regions reported declines or stable trends. New weekly deaths increased by 8% as compared with the previous week, with over 50 000 new fatalities. Cumulatively, over 246 million confirmed cases and nearly 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 their phenotypic characteristics (transmissibility, disease severity, risk of reinfection, and impacts on diagnostics and vaccine performance) based on published studies

Empowering heroes: WHO works to support and strengthen the world's health workforce

Stories from South Sudan, Uganda, Barbados, Haiti, Nepal, Bangladesh, Yemen, Europe and more

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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

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