24 Aug 2021 Your two key COVID-19 weekly reports

Weekly COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

24 August

With over 4.5 million new cases reported this week (16-22 August), the number of new cases reported globally seems to be plateauing after increasing for nearly two months (since mid-June). The Regions of the Americas and Western Pacific reported an increase in new cases in the past week, 8% and 20% respectively. Globally, the number of deaths reported this week remained similar to last week, with over 68 000 new deaths reported. Two Regions, Europe and the Americas, reported an increase in new deaths, 11% and 10% respectively. As of the 22 August, the cumulative number of cases reported globally is now over 211 million and the cumulative number of deaths is just over 4.4 million

In this edition, one special focus update is provided:

Weekly Operational Update

23 August

In this edition of the COVID-19 Weekly Operational Update, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to countries include:

Lower-income countries and indigenous populations receive WHO assistance amid the ongoing threat of COVID-19

Stories from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, Lao PDR, Liberia, Nepal, Colombia, Yemen, and more

Photo ©PAHO/WHO Karen González Abril

Video highlights from work in countries

Read more stories of ongoing work in countries around the world in support of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021

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