Decreases Confirmed by WHO Emergency Situational Update

The World Health Organization (WHO) published a Weekly Epidemiological Update Edition #137 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic on April 5, 2023.

The WHO disclosed a decrease of 28% in new COVID-19 cases and 30% in related fatalities, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days (February 6 to March 5, 2023).

Despite this overall downward trend, it is essential to note that 74 (31%) countries have reported increases in new cases of 20% or greater during the last 28 days compared to the previous 28-day period.

As of April 2, 2023, over 762 million confirmed cases and over 6.8 million deaths have been reported globally.

Furthermore, the WHO continues Listing numerous COVID-19 vaccines available in various countries.