If the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus spreads at its current pace, more than half of the total population could be infected in Europe in a matter of weeks. Hans Kluge, Director General of the European Region of the World Health Organization (WHO), pointed out.
The Institute for Health Metrics (IHME) at the University of Washington predicts that the majority of the European population could become infected in the next 6-8 weeks. At a press conference on Thursday, Kruge quoted the prediction, saying that a wave of infections with the Omicron strain “is hitting all over Europe.”
The recent wave of epidemics has so far reduced symptomatic infections and lower mortality rates compared to previous waves, suggesting that the pandemic may have eased. There is widespread optimism.But WHO says the Omicron strain is mildUnderestimationI repeatedly warn you not to do so.
Hospitalization rates in Europe are rising, according to Kruge, putting pressure on the healthcare system.
New corona vaccination site in Rome, Italy
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Original title:Omicron May Infect Half of Europeans Within Weeks, WHO Says
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