Europe becomes the epicenter again
The WHO recently released a weekly report on the global new crown epidemic. Data shows that in the past week in Europe, there were 230 newly diagnosed patients every 100,000 people in 7 days, the highest in the world.
The epidemic situation in Europe is grim. New confirmed cases have increased by 8% over the previous week, and new deaths have increased by 5% over the previous week. It is the only region in the world with both data increases.
More than half of the world's average seven-day infections and about half of the latest deaths came from Europe. Now, the governments of some countries are already considering re-implementing unpopular epidemic prevention and blockade measures before Christmas!
More than half of the world's average seven-day infections and about half of the latest deaths came from Europe. Now, the governments of some countries are already considering re-implementing unpopular epidemic prevention and blockade measures before Christmas!
Germany becomes the "epicenter" of the European epidemic!
According to Xinhua News Agency, the German epidemic has rebounded sharply recently. According to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, the German disease control agency, on the 18th, the number of confirmed cases in Germany exceeded 65,000 for the first time; 336.9 new confirmed cases per 100,000 people within 7 days For example, a record high.
A top German virologist warned that if no measures are taken, 100,000 people will die from the Covid-19.
German intensive care physician Christian Karajanides said that "the vast majority" of COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit have not been vaccinated.
According to data from the Robert Koch Institute, the proportion of people in Germany who have completed vaccination is currently 67.5%. However, a recent poll showed that more than half of the people in Germany who have not been vaccinated against the new crown vaccine said that they will still not be vaccinated in the near future.
There are reports that the new crown vaccination rates in Germany and Austria are among the lowest in Western Europe. As the European continent enters winter, the two countries are now the center of a new wave of new crown epidemics.
Austria declares "closed state"
According to data published on the website of the Austrian Ministry of Health on the 19th, the country has 15809 new confirmed cases of new crowns in the past 24 hours, setting a record for the highest number of new cases in a single day since the outbreak; the cumulative number of confirmed cases exceeds 1 million; the number of new deaths is 48. A total of 11951 deaths occurred.
On the 19th, the Austrian Federal Government announced further upgrade of epidemic prevention and control measures after holding consultations with state governors. mainly includes:
Starting from November 22, a 10-day "ban" measure will be implemented for all residents across the country, and then based on the assessment of the epidemic situation, it may be extended for another 10 days, and at the latest 20 days later, it will return to the state of "banning" only those who have not been vaccinated;
It is recommended that the third dose be given 4 months after the second dose of vaccine;
People must wear FFP2 standard masks in all enclosed spaces including workplaces;
It is recommended to work from home;
From February 1, 2022, mandatory vaccination will be implemented for all people. Those who do not receive the vaccine will be subject to heavy penalties.
This is the fourth time Austria has announced a nationwide "ban" since the outbreak. The country will also become the first EU country to implement mandatory vaccination.
Many European countries tighten epidemic
On Friday, the European Center for Disease Control listed the outbreaks in 10 European countries as "requiring great attention":
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia.
