COVID19 Regional Update 2 September 2022

General

 Global COVID-19 cases surpass 600 mln: WHO

Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202209/02/WS63115883a310fd2b29e758f6.html

COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths may increase with colder weather: WHO

Source: http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202209/01/WS6310049fa310fd2b29e7556f.html

Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Data Supporting Efficacy in Children 6 Months through 4 Years of Age

Source: https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-announce-updated-covid-19-vaccine-data

Hong Kong Officials Target End to Hotel Quarantine in November

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-01/hong-kong-officials-target-end-to-hotel-quarantine-in-november

Africa and Southern Africa

Saving Lives and Livelihood helping Africa fight COVID-19; One-shot at a time

Source: https://www.africa.com/saving-lives-and-livelihood-helping-africa-fight-covid-19-one-shot-at-a-time/

Africa: Will Omicron-Specific Booster Shots Be More Effective At Combating Covid-19? 5 Questions Answered

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202209020082.html

South Africa

Covid-19: Scientist says SA’s sixth wave expected soon, but will likely be ‘mild’

Source: https://www.news24.com/news24/health/covid-19-scientist-says-sas-sixth-wave-expected-soon-but-will-likely-be-mild-20220831

Sa’s Aspen Strikes 4-Vaccine Deal with Indian Producer After Covid Vax Letdown

Source: https://ewn.co.za/2022/08/31/sa-s-aspen-strikes-4-vaccine-deal-with-indian-producer-after-covid-vax-letdown

Zambia

Debt-Ridden Zambia Secures $1.3 Billion In IMF Bailout

Source: https://ewn.co.za/2022/09/01/debt-ridden-zambia-secures-usd1-3-billion-in-imf-bailout

Zimbabwe

Inside Zimbabwe’s crumbling healthcare sector

Source: https://www.news24.com/news24/africa/news/inside-zimbabwes-crumbling-healthcare-sector-20220829

Zimbabwe – Anti-Vaxxers Hamper Measles Fight

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202209010020.html