19 October 2022 Your key COVID-19 report

COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

19 October

Globally, the number of new weekly cases decreased by 6% during the week of 10 to 16 October 2022, as compared to the previous week, with over 2.9 million new cases reported. The number of new weekly deaths decreased by 17%, as compared to the previous week, with about 8300 fatalities reported.

As of 16 October 2022, 621 million confirmed cases and 6.5 million deaths have been reported globally.

In this edition, we include:

Donors making a difference: The European Union teams up with WHO to boost COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Africa

WHO received €16 million from ECHO to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among the most vulnerable in fifteen countries in Africa, helping countries build their capacity to carry out other vaccination programs.

Mozambique: Widespread vaccination against COVID-19

Monthly Operational Update

September

COVID-19 Policy Briefs

COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2022: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

WHO's response to COVID-19 - 2022 Mid-Year Report

WHO's response in other emergencies

WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022

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. 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.