Covit-19 infections have increased in European countries in the last 24 hours. In France, the number of positive cases rose to 50,000 in the last 24 hours from 18,000 daily at the end of May, according to the French health watchdog Santa Public France. An increase of approximately 743%.
In the UK, the ZOE Govt data, which coincides with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, rose from 164,030 on June 1 to 167,973 on June 14. “Surprisingly, we are entering the third wave of 2022,” said Steve Griffin, a virologist at the University of Leeds. “A lot has been said about the decline in BA2 wave cases in recent weeks. However, this has not only been confirmed, but has started to rise again.
According to experts, the development of new infections is mainly due to the release of two new subtypes of omigran, BA.4 and BA.5, which are highly contagious in recent weeks – between 10% and 15% more contagious, but reversing previous strains and “default” It is said that it does not cause more serious disease than lack of protective measures. However the impact on hospitals is yet to be calculated. However, French government spokeswoman Olivia Grégoire said they were “vigilant” and needed to announce measures such as the mandatory use of masks in health facilities and nursing homes. The state’s emergency is scheduled for July 31, and next Wednesday, July 22, during the Cabinet meeting.
Experts emphasize the importance of the vaccine, which reaches 79% of the population in France, with three doses. To combat Omigran and its subtypes, even the available vaccines have not yet been updated, which is still a very effective measure. New vaccines are being tested by Pfizer and Moderna, but it is not yet known when they will be available.
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