UN Moldova COVID-19 Situational Report nr18

Last week saw the highest number of new cases and the highest numbers of deaths in a one week period since the start of the crisis. While the government has eased some restrictions the public health situation is still very precarious. All partners are reminded to pay strict adherence to social distancing and hygiene guidance. We are still very much in the midst of a National Public Health Emergency and must remain extremely vigilant and careful.

Today, a Development Partners’ meeting was held, chaired, as per normal practice, by the World Bank and the UN RC. During the meeting, WHO provided an epidemiological update and IOM presented the result of a rapid survey of diaspora (for more information see below under the section assessment), followed by a Q&A session.

The United Nations in Moldova will launch its Covid-19 Response and Recovery Plan for Moldova. Ass additional assessment data continue to come in this plan will be revised with government to ensure the most vulnerable are being targeting and that the UN support contributes to the overall government led social and economic recovery