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The organization UNESCO estimates that more than 11 million schoolgirls are at risk of dropping out of school. [2] Other estimates put the figure higher at up to 20 million girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries. It is difficult to predict the impact of COVID-19 on girls going back to school.
As of 8 July 2022, there were 5,685 total cases in Nauru, with 4,126 active cases, 1,559 cures, and 1 deaths. [8] As of 9 July 2022, there were 6,409 total cases in Nauru, with 4,171 active cases, 2,238 recoveries, and 1 death case. [8] As of 10 July 2022, there were 6,426 total cases in Nauru, with 4,019 active cases, 2,407 cures, and 1 fatal ...
The effect of school closure on COVID-19 cases and mortality has been examined in multiple studies. A mathematical modelling study investigated the impact of school closures on COVID-19 dynamics in 74 countries. [146] It highlighted that the effect on infections, hospitalisations and deaths varied significantly by country.
Regarding age and sex, in India, for instance, COVID-19 cases between men and women did not represent a uniform ratio among different age groups. Mortality rates were higher in women, especially in the 40-49 year age group. [6] Research has shown that other viral illnesses like Ebola, HIV, influenza and SARS affect men and women differently. [10]
In early June 2021, Africa faced a third wave of COVID infections with cases rising in 14 countries. [9] By 4 July the continent recorded more than 251,000 new Covid cases, a 20% increase from the prior week and a 12% increase from the January peak. More than sixteen African countries, including Malawi and Senegal, recorded an uptick in new ...
On 21 October, the United States surpassed 99 million cases of COVID-19, the most cases of any country. [246] By 30 October, the worldwide daily death toll was 424, the lowest since 385 deaths were reported on 12 March 2020. [247] 17 November marked the three-year anniversary since health officials in China first detected COVID-19. [248]
For instance, in cities like Chicago, although African-Americans are only 30% of the population, they comprise more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and about 70% of COVID-19 deaths. [ 6 ] Racial disparities between African-Americans and other racial groups have been growing since the beginning of the pandemic, in areas related to health, jobs ...
On 6 August, the Head of WHO claimed economic recovery all over the world could come quicker if there was COVID-19 vaccine available to all. [5] On 21 August, UNICEF and WHO urged the governments in Africa reopen schools. [6] On 22 August, the head of WHO claimed he hopes COVID-19 would be over in less than two years. [7]