COVID-19 situation reports

Snapshot of current needs and response

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UNICEF Somalia/2020/Black Tiger Photography

Highlights

 Latest situation report

#11 Reporting period: 24 October to 23 November 2020
  

  • As of 24 November, 4,445 COVID-19 cases were reported in Somalia with 113 fatalities and 3,412 recoveries.
  • An increasing number of COVID-19 cases have been reported across the country with UNICEF COVID-19 supported health facilities documenting a 61 per cent increase in suspected COVID-19 patients and community health workers (CHWs) identifying a 29 per cent increase of cases in the community.
  • Radio spots continued to be aired throughout Somalia and the COVID-19 key messages disseminated targeted an estimated 10 million people. Besides radio spots, IEC materials, SMS messages and mass media engagement, social media channels were also used to convey similar messaging.
  • The JPLG COVID-19 Local Governance Responsive Project supported the rehabilitation of 184 toilets equipped with a functional handwashing point and 260 hand washing facilities were set up in public places. ▪ Since the start of the response in March, more than 141,800 children have been reached with alternative learning through radio, TV and online learning platform.
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