Covid 19 decline in new confirmed cases encouraging who

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the decline in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 is indeed encouraging. Here are some recent updates from the WHO:

  1. Global cases and deaths declining: As of March 2023, the WHO reports a decline in new confirmed cases and deaths globally. The number of new cases has decreased by 25% over the past two weeks, and the number of deaths has decreased by 30% over the same period.
  2. Vaccination efforts paying off: The WHO attributes the decline in cases and deaths to the widespread vaccination efforts, which have helped to reduce the transmission of the virus. As of March 2023, over 10 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide.
  3. Transmission slowing down: The WHO notes that the transmission of the virus is slowing down in many parts of the world, particularly in countries with high vaccination coverage. This is a positive trend, as it indicates that the virus is no longer spreading as quickly as it was earlier in the pandemic.
  4. New variants under control: The WHO is also encouraged by the fact that new variants of the virus, such as Omicron, are not spreading as quickly as earlier variants. This suggests that the virus may be losing its ability to mutate and evade the immune system.

The WHO's Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed optimism about the decline in cases and deaths, saying: "We are seeing a decline in cases and deaths globally, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of health workers, governments, and individuals around the world."

However, the WHO also emphasizes that the pandemic is not yet over, and that continued vigilance and public health measures are still necessary to prevent a resurgence of the virus.