Health institutions and health workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Our efforts to curtail the spread of the virus hinge on the adaptability and commitment of our health workers and institutions. At the same time, they need protection from infection and form the stigma and discrimination that comes from the fear of the virus. This section contains health-care communication materials developed and used by USAID partners as well as other government and non-government agencies that empower health professionals and institutions to address this emergency as well as to help them get the respect and support they deserve.
Over 11 000 fatalities and over 2.9 million new cases were recorded worldwide in the week of January 2–8, 2023. This reflects a 9% and 12% weekly decrease in cases and fatalities, respectively. This version is an update on the COVID-19-related hospitalisations and ICU admissions, a summary of the monthly operating report, and an update on the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) and Omicron subvariants under surveillance.
Source: WHO
