Risk Assessment Report – 15 july 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 15 july 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
July 15, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 15 july 2020
Time Period Covered July 15, 2020 - July 15, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been over 13.2 million cases, and over 575,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. The World Health Organization has warned that the decision to reopen schools should be based on the situation within regions, and should be considered only under low transmission settings with broad public health measures in place. Globally, the incidence rate continues to accelerate. Africa now has more than 600,000 confirmed cases with South Africa reporting approximately 50% of the cases in the continent. The Americas continue to account for more than half the world’s infections and half the deaths.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated the risk assessment tools for mass gatherings, religious gatherings, and mass gatherings during sports events to guide authorities and planning and event organizers during the current COVID-19 pandemic (WHO Situation Report 175).
- Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 with the national tally of cases standing at 141 as of July 15. Today marks the 69th consecutive day without new cases since May 7.
Risk Assessment Report – 15 july 2020