WHO allowed the death of 500 thousand people from COVID-19 in Europe in winter

21.11.2021
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WHO allowed the death of 500 thousand people from COVID-19 in Europe in winter
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This will happen if no new urgent measures are taken to combat the spread of the virus. First of all, it is necessary to achieve universal observance of the mask regime, as well as to increase the rate of vaccination,

During the winter in Europe, 500,000 people could die from CORONAVIRUS infection if additional measures are not taken to contain the pandemic, Hans Kluge, regional DIRECTOR of the World HEALTH Organization (WHO), told the BBC.

So, according to him, more careful observance of the mask regime can improve the situation. In addition, the vaccination campaign must be stepped up, basic public health measures must be followed, and new treatments must be introduced.

Kluge noted that mandatory vaccination should be seen as a last resort, but he believes that it would be timely to hold a public debate on this topic now. “Before the introduction of such a measure, there are other means, such as covid passes,” he explained.

The spread of coronavirus in Europe is facilitated by the cold season, insufficient vaccination coverage, as well as the predominance of the more contagious delta strain, Kluge noted.

He previously reported that if 95% of the European population wears masks, it could save the lives of 188,000 people.

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