30 November 2022 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
30 November
Globally, the number of new cases remained stable (+2%) during the week of 21 to 27 November as compared to the previous week, with just under 2.7 million new cases reported. The number of new deaths decreased by 5% as compared to the previous week, with over 8400 new fatalities reported. As of 27 November 2022, over 637 million confirmed cases and over 6.6 million 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)
- An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions related to COVID-19
Donors making a difference with shipments of vital supplies
New stories from WHO staff report on timely deliveries to Ukraine's war-torn city of Kherson; to Mogadishu, Somalia, after a devastating car-bomb attack; and to Benghazi, Libya, to fill urgent health-care needs.
We also feature stories on new contributions of equipment and supplies to build health systems in Burundi, Niger, Paraguay, and more.
Tis the season: Carla, the vaccine advocate
WHO emergency appeal: Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda
When Uganda declared an Ebola outbreak on 20 September in the central part of the country, WHO’s response was based on lessons learned from previous outbreaks in the region, with national authorities focused on rapidly containing the outbreak and preventing it from spreading. WHO's appeal for US$ 88.2 million will help reduce death and illness, with minimum disruption to the country’s social and health systems.
Monthly Operational Update
October
Read more stories of work in countries around the world in support of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021.
This week we received additional funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Guinea, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the United States of America (USAID). Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response.
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