Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
BACKGROUND This guidance covers diagnosis and care of patients with long-term effects of COVID-19. It makes recommendations for the care of adults and children who have new or ongoing symptoms 4 weeks or more after the start of acute COVID-19. It is meant for health and care practitioners. This interim document has been developed by […]
The Use of Pulse Oximeter by Public & Healthcare Providers in the Community for Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Objectives This is a document to support the use of pulse oximeter for assessment of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the community. Rationale It is a well-known fact that Covid-19 can present as “happy hypoxia” with minimum symptoms of severe respiratory distress despite significant low oxygen levels in the blood. The use of […]
Outbreak Brief 71: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (18 May 2021), 4,087,197 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 84,475 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 166,869,922 COVID-19 cases and 3,460,428 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 70: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (11 May 2021), 4,799,250 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 87,176 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 162,782,725 COVID-19 cases and 3,375,953 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 69: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (4 May 2021), 5,441,028 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 89,924 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 157,983,475 COVID-19 cases and 3,288,777 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 68: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (27 April 2021), 5,690,747 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 93,812 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 152,542,447 COVID-19 cases and 3,198,853 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 67: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 April 2021), 5,793,380 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 89,727 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 146,851,700 COVID-19 cases and 3,105,041 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Outbreak Brief 66: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (13 April 2021), 5,397,279 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 84,252 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 141,058,320 COVID-19 cases and 3,015,314 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.1%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]
Implementation Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa
“Guide to facilitate the implementation of the WHO/UNICEF “Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccines” for Africa About this Implementation Guide The Implementation Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa was co-developed by Africa CDC, public health experts from African Union Member States and sevral technical partners. The guide aims to […]
Outbreak Brief 65: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 April 2021), 4,626,902 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 80,223 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 135,661,041 COVID-19 cases and 2,931,062 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 2.2%) have been reported from 225 countries and territories. The distribution of cumulative cases […]