Over the past week as of the 06th June 2021, the decrease of COVID-19 new cases and deaths around the world has continued.
This amounts to over 3 million new cases, a decrease of 15% and 73 000 new deaths, a decrease of 8%.
- The marked decline in new cases has been reported in the European Region and South-East Asia (see chart below).
- The Americas, Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific Regions reported a similar rate of new cases compared with the previous week.
- An increase in new cases has been reported by the African Region.
- Europe and South-East Asia Regions reported a decrease in death rates.
- Death incidents remain stable in the Americas, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Regions.
- An increase in death rates has been reported in the Western Pacific Region.
COVID-19 Deaths and new cases still remain high throughout the world with many countries reporting a significant increase for both, despite the declining trend of new cases and deaths for a sixth and fifth consecutive week respectively.
Countries with the highest new cases over the past week:
- India: 914 539 – 33% decrease
- Brazil: 449 478 new cases – 7% increase
- Argentina: 212 975 new cases – 3% decrease
- United States of America: 99 103 new cases – 35% decrease
- Colombia: 175 479 new cases – 17% increase
Sources:
World Health Organisation (WHO)
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