In most countries of the world, the corona virus (Corona Virus)Stricter rules are being relaxed. And Kovid’s restrained behavior is not being followed by the people. Meanwhile, The world Institute of Health (World Health Organization)Once again people have been warned to be careful. The WHO said Wednesday that the Covid-19 epidemic (Covid-19 Pandemic) Is changing, but it is not over yet and warns that cases are on the rise in 110 countries.
“The epidemic is changing but it is not over,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanam Ghebrais. Our ability to track corona viruses is at risk, as reporting and genomic sequences are reduced, which means that it is becoming increasingly difficult to track omikrons and analyze future emerging variables. ”
20% increase in global cases: WHO
He further said, “Covid-19 is driven by BA.4 and BA.5 in many places and cases are increasing in 110 countries, resulting in a 20 per cent increase in total global cases and 3. out of 6 WHO areas. However, the global figure is relatively stable.
Briefing the media on coronavirus and other global health issues, the WHO director said the WHO has called on all countries to vaccinate at least 70 percent of their population. He added that more than 12 billion vaccines have been distributed globally in the last 18 months.
Expressing concern about poor countries, WHO chief Ghebrais said, “On the other hand, millions of people in low-income countries, including millions of health workers and the elderly, are still not vaccinated, which means they are at risk. Viruses in the future. ” Areas more sensitive to waves. ” He also said, “Only 58 countries have achieved 70 per cent of the target, while some say it is not possible for low-income countries to achieve it.”
Vaccination campaign must be carried out: WHO
Ghebrayes cites the example of Rwanda, an African country where the rate of a second dose of the vaccine is now above 65 percent and is still rising. The WHO chief stressed that vaccination campaigns must be carried out in the countries most at risk.
Earlier, Director General Ghebrais said that although monkeypox is not currently a public health crisis of international concern except for Corona, the nature of the incident crisis requires intensive response efforts.
Recently, the World Health Organization has decided not to declare monkeypox a public health crisis of international concern. However, he also said that it could be changed in the future. However, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanam Ghebrais said he was “seriously concerned” about the growing threat of monkeypox, which he said has reached more than 50 countries.
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