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 13 000 fatalities and approximately 2.8 million new cases were recorded globally in the week of January 9–15, 2023. The epidemiological update for COVID-19 at the national and international levels is included in this issue. An update on the Omicron subvariants being tracked and the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs). An update on COVID-19-related hospitalisations and ICU admissions.
Source: WHO
