9% drop in new Covid-19 cases globally last week, deaths stable: WHO
The UN Health agency said there were 6.5 million cases reported last week with more than 14,000 deaths. WHO said the number of new cases fell 35% in Europe but increased about 20% in the Western Pacific and 5% in Africa. Deaths rose 44% in the Western Pacific and 26% in the Middle East while falling about a quarter in Europe.
Aug 04, 2022, 07:03 AM IST