The World Health Organization has warned that a new variant of COVID-19 is widespread, and people are vigilant and deadly. Public hygiene measures need to be taken to protect yourself from the onset and transmission of.
The latest WHO figures show that the number of reported COVID-19 cases has increased by nearly 30% worldwide in the last two weeks. Current figures are close to 558 million, including more than 6.3 million deaths.
Data show that BA.4 and BA.5 variants are causing a new wave of the disease in Europe and the United States, while other variants have been found in countries like India. Indicates that you are.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the COVID-19 test has dropped dramatically, obscuring the true extent of the current illness surge. He warned that it meant that too many people did not receive the treatment needed to prevent serious illness or death.
"As the virus evolves, it is really effective in protecting vaccines and still preventing serious illness and death, but it declines. It weakens immunity. Emphasizes the importance of boosters, especially for those at greatest risk, "says Tedros.
Tedros said the risks posed by the new subspecies are high in developed countries, but even greater in poor countries where people do not have access to new treatments or oral antiviral drugs.
WHO Executive Director for Health Emergency, Mike Ryan, said there are gaps in national readiness, preparation and surveillance plans in every country. He said countries can and must do more to strengthen their pandemic response as they tackle the new surge in the COVID-19 case.
"Effects vary from country to country, so it depends on the strength of the immune barrier in the community, the extent to which people are vulnerable, and their abilities. Ready to address it. Hopefully there will be more waves of illness, and I think they will have very different impacts from country to country, "Ryan said.
The World Health Organization urges people to implement trial-and-error public medical measures, such as testing, masking, and vaccination, to protect themselves.
In addition, WHO states that it is important to accelerate research and development for next-generation vaccines, tests, and treatments in order to respond to the evolution of coronavirus.
