Weekly operational update on COVID-19 - 22 March 2021

Overview

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

• Calls for maintaining essential health services amid disruptions from COVID-19 pandemic
• The role of traditional leaders for community-based interventions against COVID-19
• The 1-year anniversary of Partners Platform and the COVID-19 Publication Review Committee
• Support in minimizing risks from mass gatherings, preparing and supporting a COVID-19 vaccine campaign and support to virology laboratories
• The Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) 2021 Operational Planning Guidelines, resource requirements and progress made to continue investing in the COVID-19 response and for building the architecture to prepare for, prevent and mitigate future health emergencies is included.
• Updates on WHO/PAHO procured items, participation in the Unity Studies, and select indicators from the COVID-19 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework