Outbreak Brief 115: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

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Outbreak Brief 115: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 28 March 2022, a total of 479,994,739 COVID-19 cases and 6,123,749 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.3%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern Mediterranean Region 18,246,216 (4%), European Region 199,160,734 (41%), Region of the Americas 150,351,422 (31%), South-East Asia Region 57,003,334 (12%) and Western Pacific Region 43,545,056 (9%). In the last seven days, the five countries reporting the highest number of new cases are Republic of Korea (2,420,494), Germany (1,551,448), Vietnam (1,053,425), France (874065) and Italy (502,980). For more detailed information on cases and deaths reported outside of Africa, refer to the WHO COVID-19 dashboard.

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In Africa, the number of COVID-19 cases and affected countries has been increasing steadily. As of 24 April 2020, over 27,000 cases and 1,300 deaths have been reported in 52 countries. Community transmission is now widespread. The epidemic has the potential to result in substantial death and suffering in Africa due to four major factors:

  1. Increased risk of transmission,
  2. Increased risk of infection leading to severe illness,
  3. Increased risk of death from severe illness,
  4. Increased suffering among those who survive the pandemic.

This guidance document addresses how physical distancing (referred to in previous guidance documents as ‘social distancing’) can help slow down transmission.

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