COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

25 May 2023

Globally, nearly 2.3 million new cases and nearly 15 000 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (24 April to 21 May 2023), a decrease of 21% and 17%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days (27 March to 23 April 2023). The situation is mixed at the regional level, with increases in reported cases seen in the WHO African and Western Pacific Regions and increases in deaths in the African, the Americas, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific Regions. As of 21 May 2023, over 766 million confirmed cases and over 6.9 million deaths have been reported globally.

In this edition, we include:

The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and the regional levels
An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions
An update on the SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest (VOI) and variants under monitoring (VUM)

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Donors making a difference: Setting goals, producing results

At this week’s 76^th World Health Assembly, Member States take stock of the work and progress done, while assessing the challenges, and planning for the future. One of the items in the packed agenda is the Results Report for 2022, a comprehensive look back at work and progress towards the triple billion targets, outcomes, outputs, based on the indicators of the results framework of the WHO General Programme of Work 13.

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#WHA76 Follow live here

This week, as the 76^th World Health Assembly discussed WHO's work, including in emergencies, we showcase the work we have done and take the opportunity to thank our donors.

WHO's response to health emergencies annual report

Contingency Fund for Emergencies

WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2023

7000 people join WHO’s fourth #WalktheTalk

Monthly Operational Update

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Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth year, surveillance has declined dramatically, with millions of people continuing to be infected and thousands still dying. At this pivotal moment, WHO has updated its Strategic Preparedness and Response plan for 2023-2025 to support countries as they are working to transition their critical emergency response activities to longer-term sustained COVID-19 disease prevention, control and management.

See the COVID-19 SPRP

COVID-19 Vaccine Insights Reports

COVID-19 Policy Briefs

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

Read how our donors make a difference and stories of work in countries around the world.

Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response.

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