6 July 2022 Your key COVID-19 report

COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

6 July

Globally, the number of new weekly cases increased for the fourth consecutive week after a declining trend since the last peak in March 2022.

During the week of 27 June to 3 July 2022, over 4.6 million cases were reported, a figure similar to that of the previous week. The number of new weekly deaths declined by 12% as compared to the previous week, with over 8100 fatalities reported.

As of 3 July 2022, over 546 million confirmed cases and over 6.3 million deaths have been reported globally.

In this edition, we provide an update on the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), including their geographic spread and prevalence. We also provide a summary of current evidence on the Omicron variant.

June: Monthly Operational Update

World Bank Board Approves New Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR)

Health Crisis in the greater Horn of Africa

WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022
WHO SPRP 2021 Annual report - WHO Strategic Action Against COVID-19

Results Reports 2020-2021

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 Gavi-The Vaccine Alliance, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), as well as pledges from Japan and Canada. Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response.

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