27 October 2022 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
26 October
Globally, the number of new weekly cases decreased by 15% during the week of 17 to 23 October 2022 as compared to the previous week, with over 2.6 million new cases reported. The number of new weekly deaths decreased by 13% as compared to the previous week, with over 8500 fatalities reported. As of 23 October 2022, over 624 million confirmed cases and over 6.5 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, prevalence, summary of phenotypic characteristics of the Omicron VOC, and impact of vaccines.
Bangladesh – Turning the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity
First piloted in Cox’s Bazar in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, an infection prevention and control (IPC) programme in Bangladesh has led to significant improvements in 120 health facilities around the country, demonstrating how a crisis can become an opportunity to establish better monitoring tools, training and infrastructure.
Floods in Pakistan - what WHO is doing to help those affected
Monthly Operational Update
September
WHO Emergency Appeal: Monkeypox - July 2022 – June 2023
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 United States of America (USAID), and multiple donors from the PAHO/AMRO region, as well as pledge from New Zealand. Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response.
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