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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 22
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [2019 novel coronavirus] in the past 24 hours. [2] An advanced team is currently in Beijing to prepare an international mission and to determine the questions the international team will want to learn more about: from characteristics of the virus to public health response China put in place to try to contain the virus. The group of international experts, with a range of specializations, will work with Chinese counterparts on increasing understanding of the outbreak to guide global response efforts. Since being notified of the outbreak on 31 December, the WHO [World Health Organization] Country Office in China, supported by the regional and international offices, has worked to support China, and indeed the world, to scale up the response. A small mission was sent to Wuhan mid-January, and the Director-General visited in January. [3] Following WHO best practices for naming of new human infectious diseases, which were developed in consultation and collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), WHO has named the disease COVID-19, short for 'coronavirus disease 2019.'"
World Health Organization
2020-02-11
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 21
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [2019 novel coronavirus] in the past 24 hours. [2] The WHO R&D [World Health Organization Research & Development] Blueprint is a global strategy and preparedness plan that allows the rapid activation of R&D [research & development] activities during epidemics. On 11-12 February, WHO [World Health Organization] is convening a global research and innovation forum to mobilize international action and enable identification of key knowledge gaps and research priorities to contribute to the control of 2019-nCoV. The forum will include members of the scientific community, researchers from Member States' public health agencies, regulatory experts, bioethicists with expertise in research in emergencies, and major funder of research related to 2019- nCoV."
World Health Organization
2020-02-10
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 20
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus] in the past 24 hours. [2] Update on Cruise Ship Diamond Princess: On 9 February, Japanese National Health Authorities provided WHO with a detailed update on the situation of the Cruise Ship Diamond Princess, currently harboured in Yokohama, Japan. Following confirmation of a case of 2019-nCoV, all crew and passengers are being quarantined for a 14-day period on board the vessel, asked to stay in their cabins and to wear a mask when leaving their cabin. All crew and passengers are closely followed-up and are medically examined and tested for 2019-nCoV when displaying any signs or symptoms suggestive of 2019- nCoV disease. The quarantine period will come to an end on 19 February. Epidemiological and environmental investigations are ongoing."
World Health Organization
2020-02-09
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 19
From the Highlights: "The infection prevention and control (IPC) global network is convened through weekly teleconferences with international IPC experts to discuss technical aspects of IPC measures, share epidemiological updates and experiences regarding the IPC measures put in place in affected countries. In consultation with the global IPC expert network, WHO [World Health Organization] has released three key IPC interim guidance materials on IPC measures during health care and home care, as well as advice on the use of masks in various settings."
World Health Organization
2020-02-08
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 18
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] To date, a total of 72 States Parties were identified to be implementing travel restrictions through official reports, official statements and the media. Of these 72 States Parties, WHO [World Health Organization] received 23 (32%) official reports from States Parties about their travel restrictions. [3] 'The Pandemic Supply Chain Network (PSCN)' has commissioned a market assessment of the personal protective equipment market which will be distributed shortly to stakeholders of the PSCN as it continues to monitor the market. Additionally, senior management of WHO spoke with the stakeholders of the PSCN to ensure the private sector's continued engagement to distribute supplies to those countries in most need. The PSCN will encourage manufacturers to increase production, commit supplies to frontline health emergency responders, and expand the number of stakeholders who are involved in the PSCN to gain a critical mass of suppliers to mitigate the operational risks within the market. WHO will continue to provide the technical guidance and coordination of supplies to those countries in most need."
World Health Organization
2020-02-07
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Novel Coronavirus(2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 17 - Erratum
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] is working with partners to strengthen global diagnostic capacity for 2019- nCoV detection to improve surveillance and track the spread of disease. WHO and partners have activated a network of specialized referral laboratories with demonstrated expertise in the molecular detection of coronaviruses. These international labs can support national labs to confirm new cases and troubleshoot their molecular assays. [3] WHO is convening a global research and innovation forum to mobilize international action in response to the new coronavirus, covering a broad spectrum of research areas including epidemiology, clinical care, vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, animal health, social sciences, and other topics."
World Health Organization
2020-02-06
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 16 - Erratum
From the Highlights: "[1] Belgium reported its first confirmed case of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] acute respiratory disease. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] and partners have developed a global strategic preparedness and response plan, which outlines the public health measures that the international community can provide to support all countries to prepare for and respond to the 2019-nCoV outbreak. The overall goal of the plan is to stop further transmission of 2019-nCoV within China and to other countries, and to mitigate the impact of the outbreak in all countries. [3] WHO is working with the travel and tourism industry to discuss real and perceived risks experienced in the industry, measures put in place for customers and employees, and challenges faced regarding implementation of the Temporary Recommendations associated with the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern."
World Health Organization
2020-02-05
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 15
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] in the 24 hours since the previous situation report. [2] The business sector is one audience to whom EPI-WIN [World Health Organization Information Network for Epidemics] is reaching out with tailored information. EPI-WIN colleagues co-hosted a call with a global communications firm whose clients include large multinationals. Over 50 multinationals were represented on the call, where WHO provided an update of the 2019-nCoV situation and responded to questions about improving communications with employees; the role of businesses in public health crises; and managing uncertainty through accessing accurate information."
World Health Organization
2020-02-04
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 14 - Erratum
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] has developed a dashboard for Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) with the number of confirmed cases globally, which includes cases in China by provinces, regions and cities, as well as confirmed cases outside China by country. [3] WHO has prepared a list of Q&A [questions and answers] to respond to queries WHO is receiving from various organizations and individuals. [4] Working with technical experts in health operations, WHO operational support and logistics has developed a '2019-nCoV kit', similar to prepared treatment kits used for outbreaks of other high threat pathogens. In the coming days, the costing, procurement and assembly of these kits will be a priority."
World Health Organization
2020-02-03
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 13
From the Highlights: "[1] No new countries have reported cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] acute respiratory disease in the last 24 hours. [2] WHO [World Health Organization] is receiving information about cases from a number of countries. As additional details become known, WHO requests countries to share information in a timely manner as specified in the guidance on Global Surveillance for human infection with novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). [3] The first death has been reported outside of China, in the Philippines. The patient was a close contact of the first patient confirmed in the Philippines. [4] Due to the high demand for timely and trustworthy information about 2019- nCoV WHO technical risk communication and social media teams have been working closely to track and respond to myths and rumours."
World Health Organization
2020-02-02
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 12
From the Highlights: "[1] The main driver of transmission, based on currently available data, is symptomatic cases. WHO [World Health Organization] is aware of possible transmission of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] from infected people before they developed symptoms. Detailed exposure histories are being taken to better understand the pre-clinical phase of infection and how transmission may have occurred in these few instances. Asymptomatic infection may be rare, and transmission from an asymptomatic person is very rare with other coronaviruses, as we have seen with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus. Thus, transmission from asymptomatic cases is likely not a major driver of transmission. Persons who are symptomatic will spread the virus more readily through coughing and sneezing. [2] In China, 60.5% of all cases since the start of the outbreak have been reported from Hubei Province[.] [3] Additional instances of human-to-human transmission outside China were reported[.]"
World Health Organization
2020-02-01
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 11
From the Highlights: "[1] The Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) was reconvened on 30 January. WHO [World Health Organization] declared the outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern. The Emergency Committee has provided advice to WHO, to the People's Republic of China, to all countries, and to the global community, on measures to control this outbreak. The Committee believes that it is still possible to interrupt virus spread, provided that countries put in place strong measures to detect disease early, isolate and treat cases, trace contacts, and promote social distancing measures commensurate with the risk. More details can be found here and in Annex to this situation report. [...2] Today, the first two confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease were reported in Italy; both had travel history to Wuhan City. [3] WHO's Risk Communication Team has launched a new information platform called WHO Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN). EPI-WIN will use a series of amplifiers to share tailored information for specific target groups. EPI-WIN began this week to establish connections to health care and travel and tourism sectors and will work with food and agriculture and business/employer sectors next week."
World Health Organization
2020-01-31
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 10
From the Highlights: "[1] The Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) is meeting today to discuss whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. [2] First confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease in Finland, India and Philippines; all had travel history to Wuhan City. [3] On 29 January, WHO [World Health Organization] held its third press briefing to provide update on the situation. [...4] WHO recommends that the interim name of the disease causing the current outbreak should be '2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease' (where 'n' is for novel and 'CoV' is for coronavirus). This name complies with the WHO Best Practices for Naming of New Human Infectious Diseases, which were developed through a consultative process among partner agencies. Endorsement for the interim name is being sought from WHO's partner agencies, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The final name of the disease will be provided by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). WHO is also proposing '2019-nCoV' as an interim name of the virus. The final decision on the official name of the virus will be made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses."
World Health Organization
2020-01-30
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 9
From the Highlights: "[1] Four confirmed cases reported in United Arab Emirates, in individuals traveling from Wuhan City. [2] World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has set up a public private collaboration called 'The Pandemic Supply Chain Network (PSCN)'. It is a Market Network that seeks to provide a platform for data sharing, market visibility, and operational coordination and connecting. [3] Today, PSCN is launching the first of several teleconference calls with over 30 private sector organizations and 10 multilateral organizations to develop a market capacity and risk assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE). This assessment will be used as the basis to match the global demand for PPE with the global supply. The market and risk assessment for PPE is expected to be completed by 5 February 2020. [4] The Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) is re-convened by the World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on 30 January."
World Health Organization
2020-01-29
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 8
From the Highlights: "[1] A World Health Organization (WHO) senior leadership team, led by Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today met President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. They shared the latest information on the outbreak and reiterated their commitment to bring it under control. [2] The discussions focused on continued collaboration to improve containment measures in Wuhan, to strengthen public health measures in other cities and provinces, to conduct further studies and transmissibility of the virus, to continue to share data, and for China to share biological material with WHO. These measures will advance scientific understanding of the virus and contribute to the development such as vaccines and treatments. [...3] WHO is launching a Global 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] Clinical Data Platform to allow Member States to contribute anonymized clinical data in order to inform the public health clinical response [4] WHO is continually monitoring developments and the Director-General can reconvene the Emergency Committee on very short notice as needed. Committee members are regularly informed of developments."
World Health Organization
2020-01-28
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 7
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and colleagues are in Beijing to meet with government and health experts supporting the response. The mission's aim is to understand the latest developments and strengthen the partnership with China, in particular for the response. [2] Current estimates of the incubation period of the virus range from 2-10 days, and these estimates will be refined as more data become available. Understanding the time when infected patients may transmit the virus to others is critical for control efforts. Detailed epidemiological information from more people infected is needed to determine the infectious period of 2019- nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019], in particular whether transmission can occur from asymptomatic individuals or during the incubation period. [...3] WHO is continually monitoring developments and on standby to reconvene the Emergency Committee on very short notice as needed. Committee members are regularly informed of developments."
World Health Organization
2020-01-27
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 6
From the Highlights: "[1] On 26 January 2020, the number of reported confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has increased by 694 cases since the last situation report published yesterday. [2] A total of 2,014 confirmed 2019-nCoV cases have been reported globally; [3] Of the 2,014 cases reported, 1,985 cases were reported from China, including Hong Kong SAR [special administrative region] (5 confirmed cases), Macau SAR (2 confirmed cases) and Taipei (3 confirmed cases). [...] WHO's [World Health Organization] assessment of the risk of this event has not changed since the last risk assessment conducted on 22 January: very high in China, high at the regional level and high at the global level."
World Health Organization
2020-01-26
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 5
From the Summary: "[1] A total of 1,320 confirmed cases have been reported for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) globally; [2] Of the 1,320 cases reported, 1,297 cases were reported from China, including Hong Kong SAR [special administrative region] (5 confirmed cases), Macau SAR (2 confirmed cases) and Taipei (3 confirmed cases). [3] A total of 1,965 suspected cases have been reported from 20 Chinese provinces, regions and cities (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taipei). [4] Twenty-three confirmed cases have been reported outside of China in nine countries. [...5] Of these 23 confirmed cases, 21 had travel history to Wuhan City, China; one case in Australia had direct contact with a confirmed case from Wuhan while in China; and one confirmed case in Viet Nam had no travel history to any part of China as mentioned in situation report published on 24 January. According to preliminary investigations, this constitutes an instance of human to human transmission within a family."
World Health Organization
2020-01-25
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 4
From the Summary: "New epidemiological information reinforces the evidence that the 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] can be transmitted from one individual to another. During previous outbreaks due to other coronavirus (Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)), human to human transmission occurred through droplets, contact and fomites, suggesting that the transmission mode of the 2019-nCoV can be similar. The strategic objectives of the response are to interrupt the transmission of the virus from one person to another in China, to prevent exportation of cases from China to other countries and territories, and to prevent further transmission from exported case if they were to happen. This can be achieved through a combination of public health measures, such as rapid identification, diagnosis and management of the cases, identification and follow up of the contacts, infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, implementation of health measures for travellers, awareness raising in the population, risk communication. WHO [World Health Organization] continuously updates guidance and works closely with Member States to implement these measures."
World Health Organization
2020-01-24
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 3
From the Summary: "On 23 January 2020, the number of reported confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] has increased by 267 cases since the last situation report published on 22 January 2020. As of 23 January, China reported cases in 25 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities). Twenty five percent of confirmed cases reported by China have been classified by Chinese health authorities as seriously ill (from Wubei Province: (16% severely ill, 5% critically ill, and 4% having died). Currently, cases infected in China have been exported to the US, Thailand, Japan and Republic of Korea. It is expected that more cases will be exported to other countries, and that further transmission may occur. The initial source of 2019-nCoV still remains unknown. However, it is clear the growing outbreak is no longer due to ongoing exposures at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan; as in the last one week, less than 15% of new cases reported having visited Huanan market."
World Health Organization
2020-01-23
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 2
From the Summary: "[1] As of 21 January 2020, a total of 314 confirmed cases have been reported for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) globally; [2] Of the 314 cases reported, 309 cases were reported from China, two from Thailand, one from Japan and one from the Republic of Korea; [3] Cases in Thailand, Japan and the Republic of Korea were exported from Wuhan City, China; [4] Of the 309 confirmed cases in China, 270 cases were confirmed from Wuhan; [5] Of the 270 cases, 51 cases are severely ill and 12 are in critical condition; [6] Six deaths have been reported from Wuhan; [7] Four of five deaths, with available epidemiological information, had underlying comorbidities; [8] To date, sixteen health care workers have been infected."
World Health Organization
2020-01-22
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report - 1
From the Situation Update: "[1] As of 20 January 2020, 282 confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV [novel coronavirus 2019] have been reported from four countries including China (278 cases), Thailand (2 cases), Japan (1 case) and the Republic of Korea (1 case); [2] Cases in Thailand, Japan and Republic of Korea were exported from Wuhan City, China; [3] Among the 278 cases confirmed in China, 258 cases were reported from Hubei Province, 14 from Guangdong Province, five from Beijing Municipality and one from Shanghai Municipality; [4] Of the 278 confirmed cases, 51 cases are severely ill , 12 are in critical condition ; [5] Six deaths have been reported from Wuhan City."
World Health Organization
2020-01-21
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Reports [series]
This is a series containing the World Health Organization (WHO) daily situation reports featuring the most recent COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Highlights, Subjects in Focus, as well as country specific COVID-19 data and statistics.
World Health Organization
2020?
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 147
From the Highlights: "[1] As the pandemic accelerates in low- and middle-income countries, WHO [World Health Organization] is especially concerned about its impact on people who already struggle to access health services - often women, children and adolescents. WHO has developed guidance on maintaining essential services. [2] WHO has also carefully investigated the risks of women transmitting COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] to their babies during breastfeeding. Based on the available evidence, WHO's advice is that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of COVID-19. A Q and A on breastfeeding and COVID-19 is also available. [3] WHO has recently released a photo story outlining ten actions you can take to protect and improve your sexual and reproductive health during the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, there is no evidence of sexual transmission of the virus responsible for COVID-19. The virus can be passed however, through direct contact with saliva, for instance, kissing. [4] There are also many things people can do to take care of their own health, like staying active, eating a nutritious diet and limiting their alcohol intake. [5] In today's Subject in Focus, we look at the Solidarity Trials, which are being used to accelerate research on a COVID-19 Vaccine."
World Health Organization
2020
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019) Situation Reports
This resource contains WHO (World Health Organization) situation reports for novel coronavirus dating as far back as January 21, 2020.
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