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New Cases 829,623 | Confirmed Cases 545,226,550 | Deaths 6,334,728 | Vaccine doses administered 11,986,040,938
Data last updated: 18:25 CEST, 1/7/2022
News
Sleeping sickness elimination progresses in 2021 despite COVID-19
30 May 2022 | Departmental news
Interim statement on decision-making considerations for the use of variant updated COVID-19 vaccines
17 June 2022 | Statement
Interim statement on the composition of current COVID-19 vaccines
17 June 2022 | Statement
New agreement under C-TAP aims to improve global access to COVID-19 testing technologies
16 June 2022 | News release
Report: COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
1 June 2022 | Departmental news
Vaccine updates
The Bharat Biotech BBV152 COVAXIN vaccine against COVID-19: What you need to know
16 March 2022
The Moderna COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) vaccine: what you need to know
22 February 2022
The Pfizer BioNTech (BNT162b2) COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know
21 January 2022
The Oxford/AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] vaccine) COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
16 March 2022
The Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know
2 September 2021
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Facts about COVID-19
Here we have dispelled some common myths about COVID-19 circulating online and in the media.
Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions daily.
Physical activity during COVID-19
Doing any physical activity around the home is better than none at all. Be active during COVID-19 outbreak to maintain your heart health, muscle strength and flexibility. It is good for your mental health too.
Looking after your mental health
Protect yourself and be supportive to others. For example, check-in by phone on neighbours or people in your community who may need some extra assistance. Working together as one community can help to create solidarity in addressing COVID-19 together.
Information for healthcare workers
Home care and COVID-19 for health workers and administrators
13 August 2020
Considerations for quarantine of contacts of COVID-19 cases
19 August 2020, Interim guidance
WHO COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Progress Report - 1 February to 30 June 2020
3 August 2020, COVID-19: Critical preparedness, readiness and response
Rights, roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key considerations for occupational safety and health
Health workers are at the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response and as such are exposed to hazards that put them at risk of infection. Hazards include pathogen exposure, long working hours, psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout, stigma, and physical and psychological violence. This document highlights the rights and responsibilities of health workers, including the specific measures needed to protect occupational safety and health.
Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
This document summarizes WHO recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in health care and community settings, including the handling of cargo. This document is intended for those involved in the distribution and management of PPE, as well as public health authorities and individuals in health care and community settings to understand when PPE use is most appropriate.
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Home care and COVID-19 for families and caregivers
Updated 12 April 2022
Masks and COVID-19
5 January 2022 | Q&A
Variants of SARS-COV-2
4 December 2021 | Q&A
COVID-19 Vaccines safety
Updated 29 November 2021 | Q&A
COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated 29 November 2021
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