Weekly operational update on COVID-19 - 17 May 2021

Overview

In this edition of the COVID-19 Weekly Operational Update, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to countries include:

• Surge capacity and procurement support in India
• Strengthening ambulance services as a part of the emergency response in Syria
• Contact tracing training in Kosovo
• Fiji boost its COVID-19 testing capabilities
• Supporting countries in the Americas to cope with oxygen supply and health worker shortages
• Monitoring implementation of Intra-Action Review recommendations in Indonesia
• Regular updates on WHO’s resource requirements and funds received to support countries in implementing the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021, WHO/PAHO procurement of critical supplies, and implementation of the Unity Studies