Key Updates
- 53,429 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and 412 death
- 49,856 confirmed cases in the West Bank, including 10,997 in East Jerusalem
- 3,573 confirmed cases in Gaza, including 23 deaths
- On 2 October, in the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority (PA) declared an extension of the state of emergency for 30 days
Further Info
WHO situation report
OCHA situation report
MAP situation update
Unemployment rises to 26.6% in Palestine due to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic
Palestine records highest daily coronavirus infections
Palestine to tighten anti-coronavirus measures
Tackling COVID-19 in Hebron
Take Action
Israel’s blockade on Gaza will have catastrophic effects on the spread and fatality of coronavirus within the besieged strip. We must urge the UK to use its diplomatic power to put end to this, so that Palestinians can gain access to the healthcare they need during this crisis. Write to your MP today.