Many Middle Eastern countries continue to promote vaccination with a new corona against mutant viruses, raising concern | Middle East Finance News



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Original title: Many Middle Eastern countries continue to promote vaccination with new corona against mutant viruses of concern

Xinhua News Agency, Damascus, March 13 Xinhua News Agency reporters in the Middle East region reported: In order to prevent and control the new corona epidemic, many Middle Eastern countries continue to promote vaccination with the new corona. In Iran, Palestine and elsewhere, cases of infection with the new mutated coronavirus have drawn the attention of local health departments.

Turkey’s Health Ministry reported 15,082 new confirmed cases on the night of the 13th, with a total of 28,660.12 confirmed cases and a total of 29,421 deaths. As of the night of the 13th, Turkey had received a total of more than 10.95 million doses of the new corona vaccine. The Turkish Ministry of Health requires that as of March 15, all visitors to Turkey must go to the relevant website to complete the “Turkey Entry Form” within 72 hours before boarding the plane, and they will receive a health code generated automatically upon completion. Those who do not complete or do not complete truthfully may be denied entry.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 3,523 new confirmed cases on the 13th, with a total of 415,362 confirmed cases and a total of 5,334 deaths. The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced on the same day that since the start of vaccination on February 14, a total of 92,545 people had received the first dose of vaccine and 17,689 people had received the second dose of vaccine.

The Moroccan Ministry of Health notified 451 new confirmed cases on the 13th, with a total of 488,632 confirmed cases and a total of 8,718 deaths. As of the 13th, more than 4.21 million Moroccans have received the first dose of the new corona vaccine and more than 1.47 million people have received the second dose.

On the 13th, Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 1,482 new confirmed cases, a total of 817,680 confirmed cases, and a total of 5,988 deaths. As of the 13th, more than 5.12 million people in Israel have been vaccinated against the new crown, representing approximately 55% of the country’s total population. Israel’s National Coronavirus Awareness and Information Center said on the same day that the country’s current “R-value” for the number of new coronavirus infections has dropped to 0.83, showing that the spread of the new coronavirus has slowed. suppressed to some extent.

Algeria reported 135 new confirmed cases on the 13th, with a total of 124,143 confirmed cases and a total of 3,034 deaths. Due to the suspension of use of the new AstraZeneca corona vaccine in some countries, some AstraZeneca medical staff, experts, and academics suggested that the health department study whether to suspend vaccination in the country.

Tunisia reported 640 new confirmed cases on the 13th, with a total of 241,257 confirmed cases and a total of 8,359 deaths. Tunisia officially started the new vaccination crown across the country from the same day.

The Iranian Health Ministry reported 7,802 new confirmed cases on the 13th, with a total of 1,739,360 confirmed cases and a total of 61,142 deaths. An Iraqi Health Ministry official stated that 28 provinces across the country have reported cases of the mutant virus, which is concerning, and called on the public to be vigilant and reduce travel during the Iraqi New Year.

On the 13th, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported 1,784 new confirmed cases, a total of 234,449 confirmed cases, and a total of 2,494 deaths. Recently, a variety of new mutated coronaviruses have emerged in the West Bank and the number of infections has increased significantly. Pakistani government spokesman Ibrahim Mulham announced on the 13th that in order to curb the spread of the new mutant corona virus, the government has decided to extend the “comprehensive city closure” measures implemented in the West Bank of the Jordan River. for 5 days, ending on the 19th.

The Jordanian Ministry of Health reported on the 13th that 4144 new cases were confirmed, a total of 469,000 confirmed cases and a total of 5,285 deaths. Due to a shortage of oxygen in a hospital, many patients with the new crown passed away. Jordan’s Health Minister Nasir Obedat resigned on the 13th. (Editor: Wang Jian; participating reporters: Zheng Siyuan, Wang Feng, Liu Zongya, Shang Hao, Ji Ze, Chen Binjie, Huang Ling, Xia Chen, Xiong Sihao , Zhang Miao, Wang Wei, Yang Yuanyong, Tu Yifan, Wang Shang, Zheng Yihan, Su Xiaopo, Li Binian, Wu Danni, Ma Yichong)

(This article comes fromXinhuanet

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