Europe has recently become the "epicenter" of the global new crown epidemic again. The WHO's recent global weekly report on the new crown epidemic showed that 230 new patients were newly diagnosed in 7 days per 100,000 people in Europe, the highest in the world. And this wave of counterattacks is even more fierce than the worst before!
In an interview with the BBC, the director of the WHO European Office, Kruger, said that he was very worried about the new wave of epidemics in Europe and worried about large-scale spread. He warned that if emergency anti-epidemic measures are not taken, another 500,000 people in Europe may die from the new crown by March next year.
Severe epidemic situation in many European countries
Due to the severe epidemic situation in Europe, the number of confirmed cases and the number of deaths in Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, and Poland are still soaring.
According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 9:22 am Beijing time on the 23rd, there were a total of 5,418,774 confirmed cases of new crown in Germany, and a total of 99,212 deaths; a total of 458,199 confirmed cases of new crown in Denmark, and a total of 2,828 deaths. .
The new crown epidemic in Germany has worsened. The daily number of confirmed infections has reached a new high of 65,000, and the death toll has also risen significantly. Especially in Saxony and Bavaria, hospitals have begun to panic.
In response, the German Bundestag passed the "Infection Protection Law Amendment" launched by the "Traffic Lights" coalition that is forming a cabinet to implement the "3G Rules."
As of the early morning of the 23rd, the United Kingdom had newly confirmed 44,917 new cases of new coronary pneumonia and 45 new deaths. The British Minister of Health urged everyone to get the third shot, but once again stated that he would not blockade.
Contrary to the United Kingdom, Austria has rebounded sharply due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The government recently announced that since November 22, it will implement a 10-day “ban” measure for all residents across the country. This is the fourth time Austria has announced since the outbreak. National "banned". It is planned to implement mandatory vaccination nationwide from February 2022.
Anti-epidemic policy is tightened, Christmas market encounters "cold winter"
The European epidemic has rebounded again, casting a shadow over the upcoming Christmas tourism market.
Although it is the peak ski season, starting from Monday, Austria's ski resorts and resort hotels no longer receive new tourists. Austria’s official tourism website stated that the country’s entry into the “blockade” means that the tourism industry will be suspended, but at the same time it is hoped that skiing activities during Christmas and New Year will continue as usual after the blockade is over.
It is understood that the blockade will last until December 12. In the last 10 days before the end (that is, December 2), a re-evaluation will be conducted to determine the subsequent opening.
Germany has also announced the cancellation of the famous Munich Christmas Market. You must know that the Christmas market is one of the most important winter events in Germany. Germany holds about 2500 Christmas markets every year.
According to data from the BSM vendor industry association, before the new crown virus pandemic, the Christmas market attracted about 160 million domestic and foreign tourists to Germany each year, bringing in revenue of 3 to 5 billion euros.
Ireland is no exception. Although Ireland has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, the number of infections in the country has surged again recently.
The Cabinet of Ireland announced that from December 27, no new inter-county travel will be allowed. Family gatherings are reduced to one family at a time, but three families are still allowed to celebrate together on Christmas Day.
In addition, the Irish government is worried that young people who go out to socialize may carry the virus, which can be brought to the elderly during Christmas.
Protesters from many countries in Europe demonstrate
Facing the severe epidemic situation, some countries had to make the decision to "close the country", which caused dissatisfaction among the people.
In recent days, there have been riots in the Netherlands in cities such as Rotterdam and The Hague. A large number of protesters burned cars and threw stones at the police. Fierce clashes broke out between the two sides.
Thousands of demonstrators protested against the new crown virus policy in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. According to the Belgian VRT broadcasting company, they carried slogans and banners that read "A vaccine against political immorality is now needed" and "The era of QR codes".
According to the Belgian media Het Laatste Nieuws (Het Laatste Nieuws), a Brussels police spokesperson said: “At least 35,000 people have demonstrated in Brussels. The police are ready and are negotiating with the organizers and will take necessary measures.”
The Austrian capital Vienna also broke out in the largest demonstration since the new crown epidemic. A total of 38,000 people participated, causing traffic in the city center to be paralyzed for several hours.
In Paris, France, hundreds of demonstrators also clashed with the police. The protesters set up roadblocks and set them on fire. They also threw bottles and various smoke bombs at the police.
In the center of Rome, the Italian capital, demonstrators of about 4,000 people waved various slogans, chanting "Freedom" and "No Green Pass." Large-scale demonstrations also broke out in the northern Italian city of Milan. Protesters confronted the police, who dispersed the crowd after blocking the square.
