WHO sees sharp increase in COVID cases globally

WHO sees sharp increase in COVID cases globally Between July 24 and August 20, 2023, there were about 1.5 million new cases of COVID-19 worldwide, up 63% from the previous 28 days
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September 1, 2023 09:21
WHO sees sharp increase in COVID cases globally

Between July 24 and August 20, 2023, there were about 1.5 million new cases of COVID-19 worldwide, up 63% from the previous 28 days, Report informs referring to the weekly epidemiological report of the World Health Organization (WHO).

In the last 28-day period (July 24 to August 20, 2023), the six WHO regions recorded nearly 1.5 million new COVID-19 cases and more than 2,000 deaths, up 63% and down 48%, respectively, compared with the previous 28 days, the document says.

WHO estimates that currently reported cases do not accurately reflect infection rates due to declining testing and reporting around the world.

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