27 July 2022 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
27 July
Globally, the number of weekly cases reported during the week of 18 to 24 July 2022 was similar to the number reported last week, with over 6.6 million new cases. Likewise, the number of new weekly deaths was similar to the number reported during the previous week, with over 12 600 fatalities. As of 24 July 2022, over 567 million confirmed cases and over 6.3 million deaths have been reported globally.
In this edition, we include:
- The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and regional levels.
- An update on the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), including their geographic spread and prevalence.
July: Monthly Operational Update
In this edition of the COVID-19 Monthly Operational Update, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to countries include:
- EMRO reflects on genomic sequencing and its future within integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses.
- GOARN field epidemiologists support the COVID-19 response in Papua New Guinea .
- WHO/Europe leads regional dialogue on the importance of strong infection prevention and control programmes for COVID-19, monkeypox and beyond.
- An ancient tradition to the rescue: Mayan midwives or “comadronas” dispel COVID-19 vaccination fears.
- Reviewing the COVID-19 response in Sudan amidst other national emergencies.
- Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) provide support to Eswatini during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Malaysia trials digital community to protect mental health during COVID-19.
- Looking back at WHO’s rapid and coordinated response to COVID-19 in Bhutan (2020-21).
- WHO Public Health Laboratories knowledge sharing platform: Enhancing laboratory readiness.
- The ACT-A Health Systems and Response Connector: enhancing the equitable access and implementation of COVID-19 tools.
- GOARN Steering Committee selects new leadership and agrees on its upcoming 4-year strategy.
- “Dear Pandemic”: a communication platform empowering women to navigate the flood of information on COVID-19, presented as part of WHO’s Science Translation initiative.
- OpenWHO online course spurs learners to improve infection prevention and control practices.
- WHO’s COVID-19 Response Funding in 2022: Delivering science, solutions and solidarity to end the acute phase of the pandemic.
- Updated WHO guidance and publications.
Regional platform to advance the manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines in the Americas
WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022
WHO SPRP 2021 Annual report - WHO Strategic Action Against COVID-19
WHO's response in other emergencies
Watch video: Health Crisis in the Greater Horn of Africa
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 European Commission, Gavi-The Vaccine Alliance, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 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.
