Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

 

 

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Last updated: 13 April 2023

 

The world is in the midst of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Since 1 January 2020, WHO has been working with countries and areas across the Western Pacific Region to share the latest evidence, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.

This includes tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, coordinating with a wide range of partners, deploying experts, procuring and shipping diagnostics and personal protective equipment, and disseminating information to the public on how to protect themselves and others.

WHO is also working in collaboration with scientists, manufacturers, and global health organizations through the ACT-Accelerator on development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines. While we work on the roll out of safe and effective vaccines, we must continue other essential public health actions to suppress transmission and reduce mortality.

Learn more below about our support to the COVID-19 outbreak response in the Western Pacific Region.

COVID-19 statistics for the Western Pacific

Confirmed cases
Confirmed deaths

How WHO is responding

Analysing the latest science and increasing understanding of the disease

WHO is constantly analysing data as we receive it and working closely with global experts and scientists on a range of topics. WHO is proposing specific studies to better understand transmission, risk factors, and the source of infection.

Coordinating with partners

WHO is working with our network of partners including other UN and development agencies, Emergency Medical Teams, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and donor agencies.

GOARN

Communicating with the public

Providing timely information on the disease and advice for the public on how to protect themselves and others, especially the vulnerable and those at highest risk.

Western Pacific information for the public
WHO Global advice

Helping countries prepare

WHO is working closely with countries to help them prepare for the rapid detection and response to cases, clusters and community transmission including sending supplies, providing technical expertise and training.

Providing updates on the situation

Providing updated information through the International Health Regulations (2005), daily situation reports and dashboards displaying real-time data.

Regional dashboard
Global dashboard