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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update 6

occupied Palestinian territory, March 9, 2020

Global Map of Cases [http://who.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c88e37cfc43b4ed3baf977d77e4a0667] Global Situation Reports [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports]

**Information provided on 9 March as of 17:00 (GMT + 2)

Cases reported in oPt: 25*

Deaths reported in oPt: 0

Cases reported in Eastern Mediterranean Region: 7,629 (244 deaths) in 16 countries**

WHO Risk Assessment:

oPt: Very HighRegional: Very HighGlobal Level: Very High

*Information provided by Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health on 9 March at 14:00 (GMT + 2)

Situation in occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt): The risk to the oPt remains very highOn 9 March 2020, the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed to WHO a total of 25 cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)MOH reported 3 additional cases on March 8 and 6 additional cases on March 9, bringing the total to 25 COVID-19 cases reported from Bethlehem have developed no symptoms so far and remain currently quarantined in a hotel. A preventive medicine doctor is available on site to ensure adequate case management procedures. Infection prevention and control protocols were implemented as per WHO guidelines. Investigations and contact tracing continue. The MoH also reported one case in Tulkarm today, who is asymptomatic and quarantined at home Further spread can be contained through consolidated action, but collective efforts are required and further resources and support will be required to enhance response effortsSeveral donors have stepped in and pledged additional resources to support the government’s efforts and to address identified medical supply and equipment gaps.

*Information provided by Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health on 9 March at 14:00 (GMT + 2)

Response in oPt:

WHO is continuing to work with partners to support Ministry of Health’s (MoH) efforts to respond to the COVID-19 situation in oPt:

WHO coordinates the preparation of an inter-agency COVID-19 response plan for the oPt with a list of priority actions for the next three monthsPPE kits were mobilized and provided to the MoH and health partners by WHOThe MOH have been accelerating their preparedness and have implemented effective measures to ensure early detection and case management of any suspected COVID-19 case and so far have ensured that:A central operations room has been established at Prime Minister’s office to coordinate activities, including contacts with medialaboratory capacities of the MoH have been scaled upPoint of entry checks for incoming travelers are being conducted and isolation wards in health facilities have been establishedhealth workers are equipped and trained in the appropriate infection prevention and control measures and case management of potential COVID-19 casethe general public continues to be regularly updated, including advice on how to protect themselves. Situation in Eastern Mediterranean Region:

Total of 7629 COVID-19 cases and 244 deaths in Eastern Mediterranean Region*

7161 in Iran (including 237 deaths)109 in Bahrain65 in Kuwait61 in Iraq (including 6 deaths)59 in United Arab Emirates55 in Egypt (including 1 death)32 in Lebanon25 in oPt18 in Oman15 in Qatar15 in Saudi Arabia6 in Pakistan4 in Afghanistan2 in Morocco1 in Jordan1 in Tunisia.

*Information provided on 9 March as of 17:00 (GMT + 2)

Israel has 39 cases confirmed (as of 9 March 2020, 06:00 CET).

Managing risk of COVID-19 infection:

What is the risk to individuals?

Recent research shows that most people infected with COVID-19 show mild illness, however, some people, in particular older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease or diabetes) are at risk for severe disease.

What action should I take?

If you are not in an area where COVID-19 is spreading, or have not travelled from an area where COVID-19 is spreading, or have not been in contact with an infected patient, your risk of infection is low.It is understandable that you may feel anxious about the outbreak.It’s a good idea to get the facts from reliable sources to help you accurately determine your risks so that you can take reasonable precautionsIt is important to be informed of the situation and take appropriate measures to protect yourself and your family If you are in an area where there are cases of COVID-19 you need to take the risk of infection seriously. Follow the advice of WHO and guidance issued by national and local health authorities.

Protective measures:

It is important to take measures to protect yourself and your family.

Very effective protective measures people can take include:

Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing Avoid unprotected close contact with anyone developing cold or flu-like symptoms and seek medical care if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing When visiting live markets, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals Cook your food and especially meat thoroughly.

Inform yourself:

It is important to keep informed and updates of the situation.Check the latest information on COVID-19 from key sources such as MoH, national authorities and WHO (see Twitter [https://twitter.com/WHOoPt], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WHOpse/] and oPt website [http://www.emro.who.int/countries/pse/index.html]), and follow and promote the recommended basic preventive and protective measures.For the region, regular case updates for the Eastern Mediterranean Region are provided by the EMRO dashboard [https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiN2ExNWI3ZGQtZDk3My00YzE2LWFjYmQtNGMwZjk0OWQ1MjFhIiwidCI6ImY2MTBjMGI3LWJkMjQtNGIzOS04MTBiLTNkYzI4MGFmYjU5MCIsImMiOjh9] on the WHO global dashboard [https://who.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c88e37cfc43b4ed3baf977d77e4a0667] for Israel.

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Further information:

Dr. Gerald Rockenschaub, WHO oPt Head of Office, rockenschaubg@who.int

Dr. Ayadil Saparbekov, WHO oPt Health Emergencies Team Lead, asaparbekov@who.int

Alice Plate, WHO oPt Communication Specialist, platea@who.int

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