Original title: The new subtype of delta strain, which was newly diagnosed with 330,000 people in the UK in a week, raises concerns. Source: Chinanews.com
China News Service, October 24, reported that the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference is about to be held in Glasgow, UK. However, in view of the continued rise of the new crown epidemic in the UK, EU diplomats will cancel most social activities. At the same time, the British Health and Safety Agency stated that the subtype variant strain of the delta strain AY.4.2 has become more and more common in the UK in recent months and has been identified by the agency as a “variant strain under investigation.” .
On April 12, local time, an employee was serving customers in a barber shop in Newcastle, UK.
Over 330,000 people diagnosed in the UK in the past week
15% increase from the previous week
According to government data, about 333,465 people were diagnosed with infection in the UK in the past week, a 15% increase from the previous week and the highest number since the week ended July 21. In the past week, the number of deaths from the new crown has risen by 12%, and the cumulative death toll has increased to 139,461.
Compared with previous waves of epidemics, vaccination and better treatment have greatly reduced the number of deaths, but hospitals are still under pressure and the death rate in the UK is still much higher than in many European neighbors.
The British government health adviser recently stated that preparations should be made for the possible resumption of epidemic prevention measures to slow the spread of the epidemic, such as working from home. Early action will avoid the need to take more stringent measures in the future. But Prime Minister Johnson stated that he did not expect to resume the blockade measures.
On April 6, 2021, local time, in London, England, the bar staff are preparing for the reopening.
Delta new subtype raises concerns
Climate Conference may shrink
The British Health and Security Agency said that preliminary evidence suggests that compared with the original Delta strain, the rate of increase in the number of cases infected with its subtype in the UK may be higher. Data show that since this subtype was first discovered in July 2021 to October 20, 15,120 people in England have been infected with this subtype.
The British Health and Safety Agency is closely monitoring the transmission of this subtype and is using laboratory and epidemiological studies to better understand its characteristics. So far, there is no indication that it will cause more severe cases or reduce the effectiveness of the new crown vaccine.
Two officials participating in the climate conference said that due to the severe epidemic in the UK, the EU will not hold an annual reception at the conference and will issue social guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.
The climate conference spokesperson said that the organizers will work with all partners including the Scottish government and the United Nations to make the conference inclusive, convenient and safe, and take comprehensive measures to ensure the health of participants and local communities. According to the news, participants need to be tested for the virus every day, and the meeting will also provide vaccines to participants from areas where it is difficult to obtain vaccines.
Some EU officials said that they pay attention to the number of confirmed diagnoses every day and will change all meetings to video conferences when necessary to avoid spreading drugs. In the past two weeks, the European Union has reduced the number of officials sent to Glasgow by 20% to 30% based on British recommendations.
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