Most Countries Confirm Fewer COVID-19 Cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its Weekly Epidemiological Update on COVID-19 Edition #152, which stated during this recent 28-day period, 56% (131 of 234) of countries and territories reported at least one case.

As of July 20, 2023, the WHO reported that while five WHO regions confirmed decreases in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Western Pacific Region has reported a decline in cases but an increase in fatalities.

At the country level, the highest numbers of new 28-day cases were reported from the Republic of Korea (372 557 new cases; -22%), Australia (62 748 new cases; -59%), Brazil (56 744 new cases; -50%), New Zealand (38 949 new cases; +12%), and Singapore (28 333 new cases; -59%).

From a prevention perspective, about 12 COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapies are in use globally.