(AGENPARL) – mer 02 novembre 2022 2 November 2022 Your key COVID-19 report
COVID-19 Reports Update
[See all reports](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-zfyuid-iitylyihjr-r/)
Weekly Epidemiological Update
2 November
Globally, the number of new weekly cases decreased by 17% during the week of 24 to 30 October 2022, as compared to the previous week, with over 2.3 million new cases reported. The true number of incident cases is likely to be underestimated due to a decline in testing globally. The number of new weekly deaths decreased by 5%, as compared to the previous week, with about 9300 fatalities reported.
As of 30 October 2022, 627 million confirmed cases and 6.5 million deaths have been reported globally.
In this edition, we include:
– An update on the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs).
– The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and regional levels.
[See the update](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-zfyuid-iitylyihjr-y/)
WHO launches 4th Health for All Film Festival
The call for short films (up to 8 minutes long) opens on 31 October 2022 and will close on 31 January 2023. WHO invites public institutions, nongovernmental organizations, communities of patients and of health workers, students in public health and film schools from around the world to submit their original short film. The festival is also open to independent film-makers, production companies and TV broadcasters.
[Find out more](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-zfyuid-iitylyihjr-j/)
With thanks to the EU, WHO boosts COVID-19 vaccination in South Sudan
https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-zfyuid-iitylyihjr-t/
Monthly Operational Update
September
[See the update](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-zfyuid-iitylyihjr-i/)