🧵Almost 3.8 million new #COVID19 cases & 47,524 deaths were reported last week
The◼️ line is reporting deaths. This should be a much steeper decline bc of available COVID-19 vaccines. But its not bc the world is not prioritising vaccination in people at risk in ALL countries
The◼️ line is reporting deaths. This should be a much steeper decline bc of available COVID-19 vaccines. But its not bc the world is not prioritising vaccination in people at risk in ALL countries
Important: Delta is dominant worldwide and needs to be controlled. What we do for Delta will benefit Omicron - no matter what we learn about this variant.
Right now, we need to continue to drive down transmission, drive up vaccination coverage in at risk populations.
Right now, we need to continue to drive down transmission, drive up vaccination coverage in at risk populations.
A plea: Countries that have driven down transmission need to remain vigilant & keep transmission low (& no, I don’t mean with lockdowns). We mean tailored and targeted measures in all countries based on epi and capacities.
covid19.who.int
covid19.who.int
Here is full @WHO #COVID19 Epi Update, where we provide:
-Details on the newly designated SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) #Omicron (B.1.1.529)
-Updates on the geographic distribution and characteristics of VOCs
- Regional updates
who.int/publications/m…
-Details on the newly designated SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) #Omicron (B.1.1.529)
-Updates on the geographic distribution and characteristics of VOCs
- Regional updates
who.int/publications/m…
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