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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 116
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] Regional Director for South-East Asia, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, urged countries in the region to lift public health and social measures (so called lockdowns) in a graded manner and that Local epidemiology should guide focused action in 'new normal' COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] world. [2] WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, emphasized that 'our behaviour today, will set the course for the pandemic', and highlighted how behavioural insights are valuable to inform the planning of appropriate pandemic response measures. [3] A UN policy brief on COVID-19 and mental health warns that substantial investment is needed to avert a mental health crisis. Reports already indicate an increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety in several countries."
World Health Organization
2020-05-15
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 115
From the Highlights: "[1] Lesotho reported its first case of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] has published an interim guidance document on Laboratory biosafety for testing of clinical specimens of patients that meet the case definition of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [3] WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros in his media briefing yesterday, highlighted the urgent need for all countries to invest in strong health systems and primary healthcare, as the best defence against outbreaks like COVID-19. The World Health Statistics published by WHO, show that people around the world are living longer and healthier lives overall with the biggest gains in low-income countries. However, the report also shows that the rate of progress is too slow to meet the Sustainable Development Goals and will be further thrown off track by COVID-19. [4] WHO announced the launch of the WHO Academy and the WHO info mobile applications."
World Health Organization
2020-05-14
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 114
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published an annex to the guidance on considerations on adjusting public health and social measures (PHSM). The new annex provides a pragmatic decision process to help countries through adapting PHSM based on epidemiological and public health criteria. [2] According to the 2020 World Health Statistics published by WHO today, the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic is causing significant loss of life, disrupting livelihoods, and threatening the recent advances in health and progress towards global sustainable development goals. [3] WHO has joined forces with the United Kingdom to run an awareness campaign named 'Stop The Spread' about the risks of inaccurate and false information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] The Regional Director for the WHO Regional Office for the Americas, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne called on countries to 'support their economies while building strong social protection networks and embracing evidence-based public health measures that are essential to saving lives'."
World Health Organization
2020-05-13
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 113
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published a new guidance on Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] as an annex to earlier guidance on adjusting public health and social measures published on 15 April 2020. [2] WHO has issued a Statement on Tobacco use and COVID-19. Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers. WHO urges researchers, scientists and the media to be cautious about amplifying unproven claims that tobacco or nicotine could reduce the risk of COVID-19. [3] The Director-General Dr. Tedros in his media briefing yesterday, urged a slow, steady, lifting of public health and social measures (so called lockdowns), which is key to stimulating economies, while also keeping a vigilant eye on the virus so that control measures can be quickly implemented if an upswing in cases is identified."
World Health Organization
2020-05-12
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 112
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published new guidance on Surveillance strategies for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] human infection. The document provides an overview of surveillance strategies that Member States should consider as part of comprehensive national surveillance for COVID-19. It also emphasise the need to adapt and reinforce existing national systems where appropriate and to scale-up surveillance capacities as needed. [2] WHO has published new guidance on Contact tracing in the context of COVID-19. When systematically applied, the guidance will help break the chains of transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious disease and is thus an essential public health tool for controlling infectious disease outbreaks. [3] In today's 'Subject in Focus', WHO provides an update on the work of the Emergency Medical Teams, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, and Risk Communication and Community Engagement."
World Health Organization
2020-05-11
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 111
From the Highlights: "[1] A newly-released WHO [World Health Organization] scientific brief summarizes the current evidence on the impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and receptor blockers on severe acute respiratory illness due to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. [2] Pan American Health Organization and the United Nations Office for Project Services have published new guidelines on covid-19 prevention measures on construction projects,for workers to take measures to protect themselves from infection. The guidelines are only available in Spanish at this time. [3] Due to a change in reporting system to align with figures published by the US CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], counts for the United States of America were adjusted to 1 245 775 cases (-99 new cases) and 75 364 deaths (5475 new deaths)."
World Health Organization
2020-05-10
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 110
From the Highlights: "[1] The Emergency Relief Coordinator/UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock launched an update to the Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] (GHRP). He was joined by the Executive Director of WHO's [World Health Organization] Health Emergencies Programme, Dr Mike Ryan; the President and CEO of Oxfam America, Abby Maxman; the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi; and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley. The GHRP has a funding requirement of U$6.7 billion to protect millions of people already facing humanitarian crises in several countries. For more information, a UN News Story and YouTube recording is available. [2] New interim guidance has been released by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on how to adapt COVID-19 prevention and response measuresfor use in low capacity and humanitarian settings. [3] WHO has released a video summarising key moments in the response so far."
World Health Organization
2020-05-09
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 109
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] launched a checklist to support prison administrators and policy-makers for rapid and effective response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. [2] WHO is supporting several African countries to coordinate and reinforce the work of emergency medical teams (EMTs) deployed to support the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. [3] The WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge stated his concern about the increase in interpersonal violence during COVID-19, and emphasized that 'violence is preventable, not inevitable'. [4] At the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) Emergency Committee for COVID-19, the WHO Director-General reaffirmed that the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern and issued the Committee's advice to States Parties as Temporary Recommendations under the IHR. [...] [5] Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Declaration of Smallpox Eradication by the 33rd World Health Assembly. In the 'Subject in Focus' below, we look at how the global community came together to eradicate one of the most feared diseases of all time and how we can learn from this experience to fight COVID-19 today."
World Health Organization
2020-05-08
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Situation Report - 107
This document contains the most recent country-specific data on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as received by WHO [World Health Organization] from national authorities.
World Health Organization
2020-05-06
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 103
This document contains the most recent country-specific data on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as received by WHO [World Health Organization] from national authorities.
World Health Organization
2020-05-02
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Situation Report - 102
This document contains the most recent country-specific data on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as received by WHO [World Health Organization] from national authorities.
World Health Organization
2020-05-01
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 101
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] reminds health authorities to take specific steps to protect health care workers and communities during essential immunization activities during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. [...] [2] WHO AMRO/PAHO [WHO Regional Office for the Americas/Pan-American Health Organization] Director, Dr Carissa F. Etienne, has urged for vaccination programs to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic: 'If we fall behind on routine immunizations, particularly for children, we risk outbreaks, thus overwhelming hospitals and clinics with preventable diseases in addition to COVID-19.' [...] [3] WHO/EURO [WHO Regional Office for Europe] Director, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, called for transparent knowledge-sharing, tailored support on the ground, and steadfast solidarity. [...] [4] WHO SEARO [WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia] organized a meeting yesterday with vaccine manufacturers and national regulatory authorities to discuss future COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing in the Region. [...] [5] WHO endeavours to ensure that all Member States have timely and accurate testing capacity for COVID-19."
World Health Organization
2020-04-30
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 100
From the Highlights: "[1] Globally, the number of total confirmed cases has exceeded 3 million. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] has published a technical guidance titled 'Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in Cities and Urban Settings'. The guidance supports local leaders and policy-makers in cities and other urban settings in implementing actions that enhance the prevention, preparedness and readiness for COVID-19. [...] [3] The WHO Regional Office for Europe has highlighted the critical importance of patient rehabilitation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...] [4] WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, has called for 'all to put aside their differences, find common ground, and work together for the sake of humanity'. [...] [5] The WHO Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN) has rapidly built an innovative analysis capability to identify misleading sources, posts and narratives, and predict rising areas of concern and information voids."
World Health Organization
2020-04-29
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 99
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published the 'R&D [research and development] Blueprint: COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Experimental Treatments', which lists drug and non-drug experimental treatments for COVID-19. [...2] WHO has called on countries to ensure that usual immunization is maintained wherever possible and surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases is not disrupted during the ongoing pandemic. [...3] WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros, in his regular media briefing yesterday, highlighted 'As lockdowns in Europe ease with declining numbers of new cases, we continue to urge countries to find, isolate, test and treat all cases of COVID-19 and trace every contact, to ensure these declining trends continue'. [...4] WHO continues to source millions of dollars of medical equipment and supplies to help Member States access global markets, which are overwhelmed by unprecedented demand. WHO is also supporting design and installation of COVID-19 treatment centres in a number of countries."
World Health Organization
2020-04-28
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 98
From the Highlights: "[1] The WHO [World Health Organization] Regional Office for the Americas has published a document providing guidance regarding the operation of immunization programs in the context of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. [...2] The Ministry of Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare of Spain has recently changed its criteria for reporting COVID-19 cases to include only those with positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results. This has resulted in a retrospective decrease of 12,130 cases. Spain will continue to report only new PCR positive cases. [3] An update on Emergency Medical Teams, the Global Health Cluster, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, and Risk Communications and Community Engagement is provided in today's 'Subject in Focus' below."
World Health Organization
2020-04-27
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 97
From the Highlights: "[1] Public health systems are coming under severe strain as the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic continues. Countries must also continue to focus on other health emergencies and make progress against diseases such as malaria or poliomyelitis (polio). A new analysis on malaria supports the call to minimize disruptions to malaria prevention and treatment services during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...2] The WHO [World Health Organization] Regional Office for the Americas urges countries to strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...3] The core protocol for therapeutics against COVID-19 has been published by the WHO R&D [research and development] Blueprint Working Group. [...4] The WHO Regional Director for Europe has emphasized the need to build sustainable people-centred long-term care in the wake of COVID-19. [...5] The WHO Regional Office for Europe has published key considerations for the gradual easing of the lockdown restrictions introduced by many countries in response to the spread of COVID-19 across the European Region."
World Health Organization
2020-04-26
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 96
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization], together with heads of state, global health leaders, private sector partners and other stakeholders launched the Access To COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Tools (ACT) Accelerator, a global collaboration to accelerate the development, production and equitable access to new COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. [...2] Although some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2], the virus that causes COVID-19, could serve as the basis for an 'immunity passport' or 'risk-free certificate', there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection. [...3] WHO has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyber-attacks directed at its staff, and email scams targeting the public. WHO asks the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails and recommends using reliable sources to obtain factual information about COVID-19 and other health issues."
World Health Organization
2020-04-25
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 95
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published an interim guidance 'COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and Food Safety: Guidance for competent authorities responsible for national food safety control systems'. The guidance document provides advice and recommendations for national food safety authorities to optimize food control functions and prioritize critical services that preserve the integrity of food safety systems. [2] WHO has published an interim guidance 'Water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management for the COVID-19 virus'. This interim guidance is the second edition and supplements existing infection prevention and control documents by summarizing the latest evidence on COVID-19 in water supplies and sanitation. It highlights WHO guidance on water, sanitation, hand hygiene and health care waste which is relevant for viruses (including coronaviruses). [3] WHO's Health Security Learning Platform offers a number of online courses to help enhance knowledge on specific issues related to the implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005)."
World Health Organization
2020-04-24
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 94
From the Highlights: "[1] The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has launched a GOARN COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Knowledge hub. The hub is designed as a central repository of quality public health information, guidance, tools and webinars which can be accessed freely at any point. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] Director-General Dr. Tedros, in his regular media briefing yesterday, cautioned that 'we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time'. He added that 'the world cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a 'new normal' - a world that is healthier, safer and better prepared'. [...3] WHO has published guidance 'Addressing Human Rights as Key to the COVID-19 Response'. The guidance document highlights the importance of integrating a human rights-based approach into the COVID-19 response and highlights key considerations in relation to addressing stigma and discrimination, prevention of violence against women, support for vulnerable populations, quarantine and restrictive measures, and shortages of supplies and equipment. [4] All available evidence for COVID-19 suggests that SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] has a zoonotic source. Many researchers have been able to look at the genomic features of SARS-CoV-2 and have found that evidence does not support that SARS-CoV-2 is a laboratory construct. A constructed virus would show a mix of known elements within genomic sequences - this is not the case."
World Health Organization
2020-04-23
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 93
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] is deeply saddened at the death of a member of personnel during a security incident in Rakhine district of Myanmar, who was transporting COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] surveillance samples in support of the Ministry of Health and Sports. WHO condemns targeting of health workers involved in the COVID-19 response. [...2] As of 22 April, Japan changed the method of reporting deaths, which now includes both the number of (i) deceased cases with complete data matching and verification; and (ii) deceased cases whose data matching and verification are in progress. The notable increase in the number of deaths reported from Japan can be attributed to this change. [3] A WHO mission to Belarus has recommended the introduction of community-wide steps to increase physical distancing. [...4] OpenWHO has launched a new online course on 'Standard precautions: Hand hygiene.' The module has been prepared to help summarize the WHO guidelines on hand hygiene, associated tools and ideas for effective implementation. To date, there has been more than 1.5 million enrolments in the platform's courses to support the COVID-19 response. [5] The WHO Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN) was launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, specifically for infodemic management."
World Health Organization
2020-04-22
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 92
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in his media briefing yesterday, thanked health ministers from the G20 [Group of Twenty] countries for their support, as well as the support received from the G77 [Group of 77] (that comprises 135 countries) and The Non-Aligned Movement (that comprises over 130 countries). He reiterated that WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives. [3] WHO and Global Citizen's 'One World, Together at Home' concert in collaboration with Lady Gaga has been a great success and show of global friendship and solidarity. It has also raised US$55 million for WHO's Solidarity Response Fund, which will be used to support countries to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic. [4] As of 21 April, over 100 countries have joined the Solidarity Trial to evaluate therapeutics for COVID-19. The trial will compare four treatment options against local standard of care, to assess their relative effectiveness against COVID-19."
World Health Organization
2020-04-21
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 91
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] The urgent need for a COVID-19 vaccine underscores the pivotal role immunizations play in protecting lives and economies. Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO [World Health Organization] Regional Director for Europe, marking the European Immunization Week 2020, stressed 'we must not, especially now, let down our guard on immunizations'. [...3] WHO has published a brief on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with COVID-19. Concerns have been raised that NSAIDs may be associated with an increased risk of adverse effects. However, as explained in the brief, at present there is no evidence of severe adverse effects."
World Health Organization
2020-04-20
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 90
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] has provided over US$ 400 000 dollars of medical supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health of the Kurdistan region of Iraq to support response efforts in fighting COVID-19."
World Health Organization
2020-04-19
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 89
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, has released a statement on the transition to a 'new normal' during the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that it must be guided by public health principles. [...3] Refugees and migrants face the same health risks from COVID-19 as their host populations. WHO has published new guidance, available here, for refugees and migrants to be included in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] WHO and Global Citizen are joining forces with many of the world's leading musicians, comedians and humanitarians for the 'One World, Together At Home' global special."
World Health Organization
2020-04-18
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 88
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] Globally, the number of reported confirmed cases exceeded 2 million. [3] WHO [World Health Organization] has released public health guidance for social and religious practices and gatherings during Ramadan. The guidance also offers advice to strengthen mental and physical wellbeing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. [...4] WHO has released guidance on considerations in adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19. This document is intended for national authorities and decision makers in countries that have introduced large scale public health and social measures. It offers guidance for adjusting public health and social measures, while managing the risk of a resurgence of cases. [...5] The Chinese authorities have informed WHO that as cases have declined in China and the strain on the healthcare system has eased, a multisectoral team was established in late March 2020 to perform a comprehensive review of COVID-19 data in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Information from a variety of sources was reviewed, leading to duplicate cases being removed and missed cases added. Following this review, the total number of cases in Wuhan increased by 325 and the total number of deaths increased by 1290. [6] As of 11 April 2020, 167 countries, territories and areas have implemented additional health measures that significantly interfere with international traffic."
World Health Organization
2020-04-17
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 87
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] Speaking at the COVID-19 media briefing yesterday, WHO [World Health Organization] Director-General Dr Tedros stressed that our 'commitment to public health, science and to serving all the people of the world without fear or favour remains absolute.' [...3] WHO has released a substantial update to its COVID-19 dashboard, offering better data visualization. [...4] Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19: existing rules and regulations to protect health and reduce harm caused by alcohol such as restricting access, should be upheld and even reinforced during the outbreak. [...5] In India, WHO is deploying its national polio surveillance network and other field staff to help with the COVID-19 response."
World Health Organization
2020-04-16
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 86
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] has published the updated strategy for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The document translates what we have learned so far about the virus into strategic action and will frame the next iteration of the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, due in the coming weeks. [...3] The first UN solidarity flight has departed Addis Ababa carrying vital COVID-19 medical supplies to African nations. WHO cargo includes one million face masks, as well as personal protective equipment, which will be enough to protect health workers and treat more than 30 000 patients, and laboratory supplies to support surveillance and detection. [...4] PAHO [Pan American Health Organization] Director, Dr Carissa Etienne, calls for 'extreme caution' when transitioning to more flexible social distancing measures. [...5] There is no evidence that oral poliovirus vaccine protects people against infection with COVID-19 virus. A clinical trial is planned in the USA, and WHO will evaluate the evidence when it is available. [...6] WHO continues to provide timely and accurate information, in world where we have an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not."
World Health Organization
2020-04-15
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 85
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] The number of confirmed cases reported by countries reflects national laboratory testing capacity and strategy, thus the interpretation of the number of cases reported should take this into account. [3] WHO [World Health Organization] has published interim guidance on oxygen sources and distribution strategies for COVID-19 treatment. The document describes how to quantify oxygen demand, identify oxygen sources that are available, and select appropriate surge sources to best respond to COVID-19 patients' needs, especially in low-and-middle income countries. [...4] The Director-General thanked the United Kingdom for its generous contribution of £200 million to the global response to COVID-19, an act which he described as a 'demonstration of global solidarity'. [...5] A group of scientists, physicians, funders and manufacturers from around the world have pledged to collaborate, in coordination with WHO, to help speed up the availability of a vaccine against COVID-19."
World Health Organization
2020-04-14
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 84
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] There is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG) protects people against infection with COVID-19 virus. Two clinical trials addressing this question are underway, and WHO [World Health Organization] will evaluate the evidence when it is available. In the absence of evidence, WHO does not recommend BCG vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19."
World Health Organization
2020-04-13
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 83
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] The total global deaths from COVID-19 has surpassed 100 000. [3] WHO [World Health Organization] has published a document 'Target Product Profiles for COVID-19 Vaccines'. The document describes the preferred and minimally acceptable profiles for human vaccines for long term protection of persons at high risk of COVID-19 infection, such as healthcare workers; and for reactive use in outbreak settings."
World Health Organization
2020-04-12
