Afghanistan: COVID-19 Response: IOM Regional Office for Asia Pacific Situation Report 15 August 5, 2020


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Download report (PDF | 1.19 MB) OVERVIEW The rates of COVID-19 cases in the Asia-Pacific region continue to vary by country, with several countries experiencing new outbreaks after several months of well controlled cases. Daily case numbers in India, Indonesia and the Philippines continue to increase at a significant pace, whereas cases in Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea and Viet Nam have risen after months of stability. Numbers of reported confirmed cases in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan and Nepal remained stable or decreased in recent weeks. Governments in the region continue to maintain an array of control measures at points...