The WHO warns that more serious variants of the coronavirus could soon appear. The Olympic Games have not been spared from viruses either.
According to the World Health Organization, WHO, COVID-19 infectionsare increasing around the worldincluding at the Paris Olympics, and are unlikely to decline in the short term.
“He virus is circulating for all countries. Data from our sentinel surveillance system in 84 countries indicates that the percentage of positive SARS-CoV-2 tests has been increasing over the last few weeks. In general, the number of positive tests is greater than 10%, but fluctuates depending on the region. In Europe, the percentage of positive cases exceeds 20%,” declares Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, acting director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention at the WHO.
The United Nations health agency also warns that More serious variants of the coronavirus could soon appear. Los Olympic Games They have not gotten rid of viruses either.
“In recent months, regardless of the season, many countries have experienced COVID-19 surges, which have even been recorded at the Olympic Games. Currently, there are at least 40 athletes who have tested positive for coronavirus“says Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is urging governments to strengthen their vaccination campaignsmaking sure that the highest risk groups are vaccinated once every 12 months.
