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COVID-19: 775m Confirmed Cases Since Inception – WHO

Posted by Gistsnaija. on 15 August, 2024 | under News
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The World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, revealing that the global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 775 million confirmed cases and more than seven million deaths as of July 21, 2024.

Furthermore, the WHO reported a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide between June 24 and July 21, with a 30% increase in new cases and a 26% rise in deaths during this 28-day period, indicating a worsening trend in the pandemic’s trajectory.

This update highlights the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global health and underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to combat the virus.

ompared to the previous 28-day period (27 May to 23 June), with more than 186,000 new cases reported across 96 (41 per cent) countries and over 2,800 new fatalities reported across 35 (15 per cent) countries,.

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“As of 21 July 2024, more than 775 million confirmed cases and more than seven million deaths have been reported globally since the start of the pandemic,” WHO said.

During the same period, 46 and 35 countries provided data at least once on COVID-19 hospitalisations and admissions to an intensive care unit (ICU), respectively.

From the available data, more than 23,000 new hospitalisations and more than 600 new ICU admissions were reported.

“Among the countries reporting these data consistently over the current and past reporting period, there was an overall increase of 11 per cent and 3 per cent in new hospitalizations and new ICU admissions, respectively,” it said.