The number of COVID-19 cases is falling week by week, and the number of deaths is also falling. However, this does not mean that the threat and the pandemic are over. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is concerned that the war in Ukraine may adversely affect the pandemic. WHO is trying to do everything it can to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
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While the fifth wave caused by the Omikron variant seemed to be gradually coming to an end, the war in Ukraine may be favoring the spread of COVID-19. What it comes from? Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO’s rescue program, said Ukraine would “undoubtedly” see an increase in COVID-19 through fewer vaccinations and less testing.
Nearly 800 thousand new cases
According to Our World In Data, the vaccination rate against COVID-19 in Ukraine is around 36%, and according to CNN, citing a WHO report, over 3 were recorded in Ukraine and neighboring countries between March 9 and 791. new COVID-19 cases and 8012 new deaths.
«Unfortunately, this virus it will take advantage of opportunities to spread further. As an organization, we are aware that countries are in very different situations and face different challenges » — Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 technical manager, said at a press conference on Wednesday.
The report said WHO has offered laboratory support, including testing for COVID-19, has also purchased drugs for the coronavirus, and continues to promote campaigns to encourage vaccination, as well as strengthen surveillance not only over COVID-19, but other infectious diseases as well.
As CNN adds, several European countries became involved in providing medical assistance to refugees from Ukraine. Slovakia, Moldova and Hungary offer free COVID-19 immunization for Ukrainians. In turn, the Romanian Ministry of Health has sent medical teams to perform tests as well as vaccinations against the coronavirus.
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We encourage you to listen to the latest episode of the RESET podcast. This time we are talking about the war in Ukraine and the drama of our eastern neighbors. We help as much as we can, but we ourselves are full of fears. Is it possible to get rid of them? How to help, but also how to take care of yourself? You will hear about this and many others below.
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