; +20%). The highest numbers of new cases were reported from the 
Russian Federation (235 198 new cases; 161.2 new cases per 100 000; -30%), Italy (163 599 new cases; 274.3 new cases per 100 000; -18%), and Greece (68 590 
new cases; 639.9 new c ases per 100 000; +81%).  
The number of new 28 -day deaths in the Region decreased by 3% as compared to the previous 28 -day period, with 4194 new deaths reported. The highest numbers 
of new deaths were reported from Italy (1016 new deaths; 1.7 new deaths per 100 000; -21%), the Russ ian Federation (679 new deaths; <1 new death per 100 
000; +45%), and Poland (543 new deaths; 1.4 new deaths per 100 000; +229%).  
 
 
 
 
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 South -East  Asia  Region  
The South -East Asia Region reported over 26 000 new cases, a 379% increase as compared to the previous 28 -day period. Five (45%) of the 11 countries for which 
data are available reported increases in new cases of 20% or greater, with the highest proportion al increases observed in India (15 079 vs 1 599 new cases; +843%), 
Myanmar (110 vs 20 new cases; +450%), Indonesia (8 610 vs 1 727 new cases; +399%), Bangladesh (276 vs 141 new cases; +96%), and Sri Lanka (67 vs 42 new 
cases; +