Global weekly coronavirus deaths have fallen 9%, WHO reports
by Associated Press from Science | The Guardian on (#62CNR)
New deaths in Africa plummet 70% but rise 19% in Middle East, as World Health Organisation urges countries not to drop their surveillance of virus
The number of coronavirus deaths fell 9% in the past week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization.
The UN health agency said on Wednesday there were more than 14,000 Covid-19 deaths in the past week and nearly 7 million new infections.
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