Risk Assessment Report – 20 july 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 20 july 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
July 20, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 20 july 2020
Time Period Covered July 20, 2020 - July 20, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been over 14.5 million cases, and over 605,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a record increase in global cases for the second day in a row, with almost 260,000 cases in 24-hours. The countries with the biggest increases were reported from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa. Global deaths also rose by more than 7,000 cases, the largest one-day increase since May 10. Throughout the pandemic, deaths have been averaging 4,800 a day in July, slightly up from the average of 4,600 a day in June.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an interim checklist for local authorities on Practical actions in cities to strengthen preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The checklist accompanies the interim guidance on Strengthening preparedness for COVID-19 in cities and urban settings (WHO Situation Report 180).
- Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 with the national tally of cases standing at 141 as of July 15. Today marks the 74th consecutive day without new cases since May 7.
Risk Assessment Report – 20 july 2020