| 27 July 2023 Your key COVID-19 report  Weekly Epidemiological Update27 July 2023Globally, over 868 000 new COVID-19 cases and over 3700 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (26 June to 23 July 2023). While five WHO regions have reported decreases in the number of both cases and deaths, the Western Pacific Region has reported an increase in the number of both cases and deaths. As of 23 July 2023, over 768 million confirmed cases and over 6.9 million deaths have been reported globally. Currently, reported cases do not accurately represent infection rates due to the reduction in testing and reporting globally. During this 28-day period, 52% (122 of 234) of countries and territories reported at least one case – a proportion that has been declining since mid-2022. In this edition, we include:
 Photo credit:@WHOSouthSudan Healthcare workers in South Sudan face immense challenges in providing healthcare services to people living in hard-to-reach areas. Gabriel Chuang, a WHO staff, and his colleagues embarked on a grueling 20-hour walk through challenging terrain to investigate a disease outbreak in the remote village of Dajo, located in Longochuk County of Upper Nile State near the Ethiopia border. 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. This email aims to keep you informed about WHO's work to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and showcase impactful stories made possible thanks to the contributions of our donors and partners. Help us improve it by sharing your feedback to WHO media. |
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Weekly COVID-19 Reports update
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