United States: 140,000 cases in a single day! U.S. experts predict that millions of Americans will be infected with Omi Keron in a few weeks
Statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States on the 18th showed that there were 140,469 new confirmed cases of new crown in the United States in a single day, 1983 new deaths, a total of 50,616,347 confirmed cases, and a total of 805,254 deaths.
According to reports from the local health department, 21,027 new confirmed cases of new crowns were added in New York State on the 17th, setting a record for the highest increase since the outbreak. The current positive rate of New Coronavirus testing in New York State is about 8%. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States, among all confirmed cases of new crowns in New York and New Jersey last week, Omi Keron infections accounted for approximately 13.1%, which proves the rapid spread of the strain.
American medical experts predict that in the next 3 to 8 weeks, millions of Americans will be infected with the Omi Keron strain. Although most people infected with the Omi Keron strain show only mild symptoms, the highly contagious strain of this strain will put severe pressure on the healthcare system.
Canada's federal and multiple provincial governments re-tighten public epidemic prevention measures
Starting from December 21, all passengers entering Canada must be tested for the new coronavirus before leaving for Canada.
Ontario reported 3124 new confirmed cases on the 17th, a new high since May 4; British Columbia reported 789 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths on the same day. In the previous two days, the province’s daily increase in confirmed cases was 135. 302 cases; Quebec Province reported 3768 new confirmed cases on the same day.
The Prime Minister of Canada said that the surge in Ome Keron infections was "terrible" and called on the public to be vaccinated against the new crown as soon as possible and to strengthen protection. The country’s government medical officials said that as the number of cases continues to rise, the healthcare system may soon be in trouble.
Britain’s daily growth breaks records for three consecutive days
The epidemic data released by the British government on the 17th showed that the country had 93,045 new confirmed cases of new crowns in a single day, setting a record for the highest increase in cases since the outbreak for three consecutive days. There were 111 new deaths and a total of more than 11.19 million confirmed cases. The cumulative number of deaths is close to 150,000. There were 3201 new cases of Omi Keron infection, a total of 14,909 cases.
The British Prime Minister stated on the 17th that the Omi Keron strain has become a “very serious threat” to the UK and that the country is facing a “very serious wave of cases”. The Chief Minister of the Scottish Government stated that the Omi Kiron strain has surpassed the Delta strain and has become the dominant strain spreading in Scotland. The number of Omi Kiron strain infections in the region is increasing exponentially.
France announces a new policy for epidemic prevention
According to data released by the French Ministry of Health on the 17th, there were 58,128 newly diagnosed new crown cases and 163 new deaths in France in a single day. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is close to 8.52 million, and the cumulative number of deaths exceeds 120,000. A total of 310 cases of Omi Keron infection have been reported.
The French Prime Minister announced on the 17th that France is currently experiencing the fifth wave of the epidemic. In order to deal with this epidemic, first of all, concerts and fireworks displays will be banned on New Year’s Eve on December 31. It is also recommended that the public should not participate in large-scale gatherings as much as possible. Rally; Secondly, the French government will continue to promote vaccination work, starting from January 3, 2022, the appointment of vaccine booster shots; third, the French government will introduce a new bill in January 2022, and in the National Assembly A debate will be held to transform the "health pass" into a "new crown vaccination pass". In addition, the inspection of the vaccination pass will be strengthened to eliminate "fake certificates."
Germany: Pay attention to the fifth wave of the epidemic
After a meeting with the British Minister of Health on the 17th, the Federal Minister of Health warned that Germany must assume that it will face the challenge of the fifth wave of the epidemic.
He said that considering the spread of the Omi Keron strain in the UK, Germany is likely to face the fifth wave of epidemics and must be prepared for unknown challenges. The spread of Omi Keron strain in Germany is unavoidable. Even if the disease caused by the strain is relatively mild, it will not reduce the overall risk. As the number of new cases continues to increase, the trend of low mortality will be offset. . He emphasized that Germany is currently at the "critical moment of the fourth wave of epidemics" and must delay the infection wave caused by the Omi Kiron strain as much as possible, in order to buy time for more people to be vaccinated with the new crown vaccine booster.
The Ome Keron case reappears in Cambodia, Hun Sen said it will not take "blockade" measures
Although the Cambodian epidemic continues to be under control and the number of daily confirmed cases is gradually declining, it is still affected by the mutant virus Omi Keron. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen emphasized the need to strengthen prevention and control, and said that no more "blockade" measures will be taken.
According to a report from the Ministry of Health of Cambodia on the 18th, the country reported 5 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia that day, 11 new cases were cured and discharged, and 2 new deaths. Both of them were not vaccinated. Among the newly confirmed cases, 4 were community-transmitted infections and 1 was imported from abroad. So far, a total of 120,400 cases have been diagnosed nationwide in Cambodia, a total of 116,700 cases have been cured, and a total of 3,003 cases have died.
The Ministry of Health of Cambodia stated that the country has found a second confirmed case of Ome Keron. The patient is a 25-year-old Iranian man. He went to Kenya in eastern Africa a month ago. He departed from Kenya on November 14 and transferred to Dubai and Bangkok, Thailand. He arrived at Phnom Penh International Airport on December 16.
The Ministry of Health of Cambodia pointed out that the patient received a rapid test at the airport and the result was positive. The sample was sent to the Pasteur Institute, and the test result proved to be infected with the Omi Keron mutant strain. He is currently being treated at the Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Center in Phnom Penh.
This is the second confirmed case of Ome Keron in Cambodia. The first confirmed case was a 23-year-old Cambodian female who was diagnosed with Omi Keron virus after returning from Ghana on December 12.
On the 18th, Hun Sen once again called on the public to remain calm about the Omi Keron virus and not to panic. He also called for the continued strict implementation of epidemic prevention measures, and urged all relevant departments to speed up the new crown vaccination work, especially the new crown vaccination for the elderly and children.
Hun Sen said that although the Cambodian new crown epidemic has not yet ended, the government will no longer take "blockade" measures.
The number of severely ill patients with new crown in South Korea hits a record high
According to Yonhap News Agency’s report on the 18th, South Korea had 7,314 new confirmed cases of new crowns in a single day, and 1016 severely ill patients with new crowns, a record high since the epidemic.
The South Korean government announced on the 16th that it will suspend the “coexistence with the new crown” policy. Starting on the 18th, it will implement a plan to strengthen epidemic prevention measures and tighten a series of epidemic prevention requirements for schools, dining venues, entertainment facilities, exhibitions, and large-scale gatherings. The adjustment plan will be implemented until January 2, 2022, at which time the epidemic prevention situation will be reassessed.
In response to the spread of Ome Keron, Japan announced on the 17th "comprehensive strengthening measures" with the three pillars of prevention, inspection, and early treatment. The Japanese government will vaccinate about 31 million people with a booster shot of the new crown vaccine in advance. The vaccination interval for medical staff, residents of senior facilities, and staff has been shortened from 8 months to 6 months. After February next year, the vaccination interval for other senior citizens will also be shortened to 7 months.
Thailand Outbreak
According to official statistics from Thailand on the 17th, there were 3,132 new confirmed cases of new crown and 28 new deaths in the country in a single day.
A spokesperson for the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic Management Center of the Thai Government said on the same day that although localities are allowed to hold New Year’s Eve celebrations, the organizers of the event must provide rapid testing services for the new crown virus. People who test negative are allowed to enter the event site. The employees of the New Year's Eve celebration are screened for viruses. In addition, people who travel during the New Year's Day must carry the new crown vaccination certificate with them, and they must show the vaccination certificate on many occasions such as flying, entering restaurants, and participating in activities. The Thai government also emphasized that it will strictly investigate forged vaccination certificates in order to pass the customs.
South African insurance agency says Omi Keron causes vaccinated hospital admissions to rise
According to foreign media reports on the 18th, the latest report issued by a large South African medical insurance institution shows that in the current outbreak dominated by Omi Keron in South Africa, the proportion of vaccinated patients is rising. This may be due to the gradual decline in the effectiveness of the vaccine, or it may be due to the reduced protection of the vaccine against the Omi Keron variant.
According to the company's estimates, 12% of those infected with the new crown vaccine were admitted to the hospital for treatment and 17% were sent to the severe or critical care unit. In the third round of the epidemic, the proportions were 4.8% and 7.7%, respectively. But at the same time, the proportion of hospitalized and severely ill people who have been vaccinated is much lower than that of people who have not been vaccinated.
