This past week, the global acceleration in case incidence has slowed down, with around 4 million new #COVID19 cases. However, death rates continue to increase with over 67,000 new deaths. Our weekly global epidemiological update is out 👇 bit.ly/3pWLrhP
Europe and Southeast Asia continued downward trends in weekly #COVID19 cases; although Europe remains the largest contributor to new cases and new deaths in the past 7 days. bit.ly/3pWLrhP
The Americas reported increases in both new #COVID19 cases and new deaths and continued to account for the greatest proportion of cumulative cases and deaths. bit.ly/3pWLrhP
While #COVID19 cases numbers remain relatively low, Africa reported the highest increase in new cases (15%) and deaths, (30%) this week. The Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific also reported an increase in new cases and deaths. bit.ly/3pWLrhP
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From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
It's the International Day to End Violence against Women.
1 in 3 🧕🏾👩🏻👩🏼🦰 around the 🌍 experience physical or sexual violence by:
A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger
Today is the International Day to #EndViolence against Women.
If you are experiencing violence during #COVID19:
👋🏾 Reach out to supportive family, friends or neighbours
📞 Call a hotline or access information online if possible
🆘 Seek out local services for survivors
If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry:
🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to
🔀 Plan how to get there
🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
"With the latest positive news from vaccine trials, the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel is growing brighter.
There is now real hope that vaccines – in combination with other tried and tested public health measures – will help to end the #COVID19 pandemic"-@DrTedros
"The significance of this scientific achievement cannot be overstated.
No vaccines in history have been developed as rapidly as these. The scientific community has set a new standard for vaccine development"-@DrTedros#COVID19#ACTogether
🆕WHO has made a conditional recommendation against the use of remdesivir in hospitalized #COVID19 patients, as there is currently no evidence that remdesivir improves survival or reduces need for ventilation in these patients.
A conditional recommendation is issued when the evidence around the benefits and risks of an intervention is less certain. In this case, there is a conditional recommendation against the use of remdesivir for #COVID19 at present.
"More cases of #COVID19 have been reported in the past 4 weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Across Europe and North America, hospitals and intensive care Units units are filling up or full"-@DrTedros
"This week there has been more good news from vaccine trials, which continues to give us hope of ending the #COVID19 pandemic. At the same time, we must continue to use the tools we have to interrupt the chains of transmission and save lives now"-@DrTedros