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New Cases 58,388 | Confirmed Cases 759,408,703 | Deaths 6,866,434 | Vaccine doses administered 13,232,780,775
Data last updated: 10:00 CEST, 15/3/2023
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COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted access to medicines for noncommunicable diseases
22 March 2023 │ Departmental news
Statement on the update of WHO’s working definitions and tracking system for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and variants of interest
16 March 2023 │ Statement
WHO released a new operational guide to promote COVID-19 vaccination uptake and tackle vaccine hesitancy among refugees and migrants
14 March 2022 | Departmental news
Countries begin negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies
3 March 2023 │ News release
Join WHO’s free stress management programme on WhatsApp
1 March 2023
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.
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.
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.
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
Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19
Interim guidance, 1 Dec 2020
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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