As of 28^th September the total global figure for people infected by Covid-19 stood at 232.3 million according to Johns Hopkins University. In addition to this, the recorded number who have died totalled 4,756,701.  Cases are falling steadily from a recent high point at at the end of August.

44.5% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.6.13 billion doses have been administered globally, and 24.98 million are now administered each day.  Only 2.2% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose.

Data on a county by country level can be found here.

A number of Christian agencies are collaborating to address issues surrounding mental health.  Info about the global partner ministries Initiative is here

Countries are starting to take tentative steps to reopen society, hoping that vaccine programmes will prevent large waves of deaths and hospitalisations.  International travel is becoming easier and many countries are gradually easing restrictions.  Debates continue about the merits and morality of child vaccinations, particularly given the lack of vaccinations to vulnerable individuals in low-income countries.

Pray: for divine intervention and for God's name to be glorified even as each nation and government tries its best to vaccinate, prevent or control the emergence of new waves of infection and finally arrest this epidemic.

Pray: that individuals, leaders and nations focus on the needs of others rather than themselves, and that co-operation and compassion lie at the heart of the world’s response to the crisis.

We continue to release faith, hope, and love over the peoples of the world. May the Church seize this opportune time to manifest Jesus our Lord and Saviour to those who are seeking answers and purpose.