With a significant increase in the number of Kovid-1 infections, European governments are imposing stricter local measures to prevent a second wave of epidemics and weighing in more lockdowns.
But Hans Kluge, the WHO’s regional director, told a news conference on Thursday that the rise in cases should be warned.
When the epidemic first peaked in Europe in March, the weekly cases outnumbered those reported, Cluj said. “Last week, the region’s weekly number exceeded 300,000 patients.”
Cluj added that more than half of the new cases in European countries in the past two weeks have increased by more than 10%. “Of those, seven countries have more than doubled the number of cases reported in the new report over the same period.”
“In early spring and early summer and early summer we were able to see the impact of the strict lockdown measures. Our efforts, our sacrifices were paid for. The June cases reached the lowest level. He said.
“While these numbers reflect a more comprehensive test, they also show alarming rates of transmission across the region.”
There has been an increase in cases in the older age groups, with K0 aged 79 in the first week of September, Cluj said, adding that the largest proportion of new cases are still in people aged 25 to 49.
Countries on the continent are easing the lockdown and restarting their economies, but governments are now scrambling to avoid further spread.
“These epidemics have taken a lot from us,” Cluj said, adding that there have been 4.9 million Covid-1 cases reported in Europe and more than 3,000 deaths. “And that’s just part of the story,” he said. “The impact on our mental health, economy, livelihoods and society has been monumental.”
New restrictions
Cases have also increased in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Throughout the week new restrictions were imposed in England, banning people of all ages, inside or outside the home, from meeting socially in more than six groups. Scotland and Wales have also tightened their social distance rules.
From Friday, there will also be tougher measures in the north-east of England amid a “relative increase” in Covid-19 infection rates, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced in Parliament on Thursday.
The measures include a social ban on people outside the home or “support bubbles” and a mandatory closing at 10pm for all bars, pubs, rest restaurants and leisure centers. They will apply in seven areas – including the cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham – and will affect more than 1.5 million people.
Hancock stressed the need for “immediate action” against the approaching winter virus.
At least 41,773 people have died from coronavirus in Europe, the highest number in Europe and the fifth highest in any country in the world, according to the JHU.
The UK government has come under pressure over recent failures in its coronavirus testing system, with some people – including health care workers – having difficulty accessing tests or being directed to test sites away from home.
Prime Minister Boris Jones on Wednesday defended Britain’s coronavirus test record, saying it was comparable to other European countries and that the current problems were due to rising demand.
WHO head: We can fight the virus again
Authorities in the Spanish capital, Madrid, will announce new coronavirus sanctions on Friday as the country also responds to a surge in the number of cases.
Since the outbreak, more than 20,000,000 deaths have been reported in Spain, with a total of more than 100,000 cases.
Madrid accounts for about a third of all new cases, according to data from the country’s health ministry.
Isabel Daz Ayuso, head of Madrid’s regional government, has suggested that the province’s population should be partial. Is responsible.
“(The outbreak is partly due to the lifestyle of Madrid’s immigrants and the population density of these districts.” “It’s a way of life in Madrid.”
The State Prosecution Service in Munich said it had launched an investigation into the American, which could lead to a spike in these cases.
New rules imposed over the weekend in the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen mean local bars will now close at 10 p.m.
In neighboring Austria, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has warned citizens that more cases are on their way. He tweeted on Sunday, “We are at the beginning of another wave. ‘We are facing difficult months in autumn and winter. The number of infections is increasing day by day. ”
Kurz called on Austrian citizens to continue to follow all virus measures and reduce social contacts.
Countries, including Greece and Croatia, largely survived the first wave as tourists took summer vacations after Europe’s internal borders reopened in June, leading to a sharp rise in the number of cases in August.
Addressing the media on Thursday, Cluj called for “an extended collective effort by all European member states for the sake of all European member states.”
“Emergency response has been very effective whenever actions were immediate and resolute, but the virus has shown ruthlessness whenever bias and antagonism have won.”
“Where the epidemic goes from here is in our hands. We have fought this before and we will be able to fight it again.”
CNN’s Zamira Rahim, Lindsay Isaac, Simon Cullen, Stephanie Halaz, Laura Perez Maestro, Ingrid Formanek, Melissa Bell and Pierre Bairy contributed to the report.
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