12 April 2022 Your key COVID-19 reports
Weekly Epidemiological Update
12 April
Globally, during the week of 4 through 10 April 2022, the number of new COVID-19 cases has continued to decline for the third consecutive week, with a 24% decrease as compared to the previous week. Also the number of new weekly deaths continue the decreasing trend (-18% as compared to the previous week)
Across the six WHO regions, over 7 million cases and over 22 000 deaths were reported, with all the regions showing decreasing trends both in the number of new weekly cases and new weekly deaths
As of 10 April 2022, over 496 million confirmed cases and over 6 million deaths have been reported globally
In this edition we provide:
- Special Focus: Update on WHO COVID-19 global rapid risk assessment
- Updates on circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), including information on Omicron descendent lineages
Please note that the next issue of the Weekly Epidemiological Update on COVID-19 will be published on Wednesday 20 April 2022
Managing COVID-19 waste in Africa
With over 435 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in what is the biggest vaccine rollout in Africa thus far, WHO is actively supporting the urgent development of effective, safe, economical and sustainable methods for disposal of medical waste
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