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At the same time, Gates expressed optimism about an improvement in the epidemiological situation around the world for the summer, also expressing regret at the increase in the number of deaths in Corona in many countries.
He considered that the current difficult situation will last for several months until the warm weather arrives and thanks to the availability of vaccines and vaccines it will be possible to achieve a decrease in the mortality rate.
The German newspaper noted that the founder of “Microsoft” has been actively working for several years to improve health care around the world, noting that he has become an enemy in the eyes of supporters of conspiracy theories due to your active efforts in support. of vaccination campaigns against the coronavirus.
The newspaper noted that Gates, 65, insists on a fair distribution of Corona vaccines so that poor countries can obtain them, and that he also hopes that “Covid-19” will become part of the “new reality”, such as the weather. change.
In answering a question about the vaccination rate needed to stop the epidemic, the billionaire believed that 70-80% is needed to prevent a large-scale outbreak of the epidemic in the fall of 2021, highlighting the need to “do everything possible so that we do not find ourselves in the current situation again. “”.
The founder of Microsoft referred to the quarantine restrictions and noted that political leaders in some countries have spoken honestly about the difficult situation, “it is necessary to wear masks and maintain a distance of separation and restrictions.”
Gates described the Corona epidemic as horrible, but warned that the next epidemic “may be ten times worse. That is, there is a need for a global response. There has been international cooperation in vaccine development between scientists, companies, international organizations and governments “. . No country can achieve this alone. “Hopefully this will be a lesson in dealing with global challenges like climate change. It’s guaranteed to be 10 times worse. On Friday I received my first vaccine. At 65, I was included in the group that is being vaccinated now. When it arrived my turn, I took it. Decision on the spot. “
