6 April 2022 Your key COVID-19 reports Weekly Epidemiological Update5 AprilAfter the increase observed during the first half of March 2022, the number of new COVID-19 cases has decreased for a second consecutive week, with a 16% decline during the week of 28 March through 3 April 2022 as compared to the previous week The number of new weekly deaths also decreased sharply (-43%) as compared to the previous week, during which an artificial spike in deaths was observed Across the six WHO regions, over nine million new cases and over 26 000 new deaths were reported, and all the regions show decreasing trends both in the number of new weekly cases and new weekly deaths As of 3 April 2022, just over 489 million cases and over 6 million deaths have been reported globally 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 recombinants and vaccine effectiveness for the Delta and Omicron variants WHO’s response to COVID-19 - 2021 Annual ReportThis annual report provides a consolidated update on WHO’s response to the COVID‐19 pandemic in 2021, against the objectives laid out in the updated Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) 2021. It highlights key actions taken by WHO to detect and reduce transmission, protect the vulnerable, and save lives – particularly among fragile and conflict‐affected population groups Primary health care: health systems, communities and the planetDonors and partners support WHO’s work in strengthening health systems in countries to respond to COVID-19, address the factors that affect the health of communities and the planet, and accelerate the achievement of universal health coverage ©WHO/Yoshi Shimizu WHO SPRP 2021 Annual 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 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 Canada, Japan, United States of America, and Gavi-The Vaccine Alliance. 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 |