Although the news regarding COVID-19 will pass away later Because each country can move forward to coexist with Covid. But this deadly virus has not gone away. The latest number of people infected with COVID-19 In European countries, there is an increasing trend.
by data from the World Health Organization and the European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It found that the number of new infections increased by 8 percent in the past week compared to the previous week. There were regarding 1.5 million new cases in one week. And there is an increase in the rate of patients being admitted to the hospital.
In France, the rate of COVID-19 cases rose by 31 percent, especially among those 80 and older, as hospitalizations and death rates rose. But no exact numbers have been specified.
part in England The latest information indicates that In the week leading up to the end of September, regarding 1 in 50 people, or regarding 1,105,400 people, had contracted COVID-19. That’s an increase from 1 in 65, or regarding 857,400 from the previous week. Government data also showed the UK’s seven-day average death rate from COVID-19 stood at 65, the highest in more than a month.
The colder climate in Europe is an important factor that makes it easier to spread. Because people are sheltering from the cold wind to stay in buildings or enclosed spaces together more. While many people are no longer wearing protective masks. And every time the outbreak in Europe tends to increase. It was a warning to the US that it might soon face the same situation.
Although the presentUnited States of America There will still be a number of COVID patients admitted to the hospital. Including the mortality rate is still in the downtrend. But the U.S. public health agency would have seen some signs. therefore speeding up the approval of the new updated version of the vaccine to be able to prevent the original virus It was also able to protect once morest mutant Omikron BA.4 and BA.5 in children aged 5 years and over last week. in hopes to prevent the outbreak earlier this winter
While last month, the US authorities has begun distributing this new vaccine to American children ages 12 and older.Covid-19 The new formula will include both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is recommended for children 5-11 years old, while the Moderna vaccine is recommended for children 6 years and older.
Dr. Peter Chin Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, said: We have seen its outbreak patterns before. and when winter comes The number of infected people will increase. And even more this year that various preventive measures has been canceled Compared to last year Therefore, all parties cannot be careless. And must keep an eye on the patterns that occur in Europe. Chase to New York and the West Coast next
However, if you consider carefully At this time, some alarms had begun to arise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Wastewater Inspection Service, viral loads in effluents have started to increase in many regions of the country. both the Northeast and the Midwest.
Dr. Shin Hong also stated that One way to prevent a serious outbreak is to get vaccinated. and booster vaccines to reduce the severity of illness including reducing the likelihood of death But in the US, there is still a lot of confusion and confusion regarding vaccine data. As a result, there are still some people who do not accept vaccines. as well as rarely dare to receive the booster vaccination because I’m not sure who can get the booster vaccine
A survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that Americans About half the country is almost unheard of. Or did they know regarding the new vaccines produced once morest the BA.4 and BA.5 mutant omicrons, and didn’t know if they had to get the latest booster vaccine? The results of this survey made Dr. Shin Hong even more unexpected. and urged Americans to hurry to get this booster vaccine as soon as possible. to protect yourself first Especially those who have to travel to European countries regularly. that may unknowingly bring back the infection.
Author : Ajumma Opal
