296%), Malaysia (67 206 vs 25 484 new cases; +164%), the Philippines (10 262 vs 4 672 new cases; +120%), Singapore 
(174 643 vs 80 296 new cases; +117%), and China (2 514 vs 1 674 new cases; +50%). The highest numbers of new cases were repor ted from Singapore (174 643 
new cases; 2985.2 new cases per 100 000; +117%), Malaysia (67 206 new cases; 207.6 new cases per 100 000; +164%), and Australia (41 965 new cases; 164.6 
new cases per 100 000; -18%).  
The number of new 28 -day deaths in the Region decreased by 45% as compared to the previous 28 -day period, with 416 new deaths reported. The highest numbers 
of new deaths were reported from Australia (185 new deaths; <1 new death per 100 000; -67%), Malaysi a (97 new deaths; <1 new death per 100 000; +259%), 
and New Zealand (54 new deaths; 1.1 new deaths per 100 000; -49%).  
 
 
Updates from the Western Pacific Region  
 
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 Annex 1. Data, table, and figure notes  
Data presented are based on official laboratory -confirmed COVID -19 cases and deaths reported to WHO by 
coun try/territories/areas, largely based upon WHO case definitions  and surveillance guidance . While steps are taken to 
ensure accuracy and reliability, all data are subject to continuous verification and change, and caution must be taken when 
interpreting these