As the mutant new crown virus spreads globally, WHO Director-General Tan Desai issued a warning on the 12th that the delta mutant virus, which has spread to 104 countries, is sweeping the world with a raging prairie fire, and the global new crown epidemic is facing severe again situation. WHO scientists have also found that cases of Delta virus infection have also appeared in people who have been fully vaccinated, but pointed out that after vaccination, there is no guarantee that they will not be infected, but they can significantly reduce the incidence of severe illness, morbidity and death after infection. rate.
severe!Delta mutant virus is about to spread all over the world
The Director-General of the World Health Organization Tan Desai said on the 12th, “Delta mutant new crown virus has now spread to more than 104 countries. We predict that this mutant virus will soon become the world’s most prevalent strain… The public health crisis in China is worsening, and threats to lives, livelihoods and overall economic recovery are increasing.”
Tedros said at a regular press conference in Geneva, “Last week, the number of confirmed cases of the new crown in the world increased for four consecutive weeks… After 10 consecutive weeks of decline, the global death toll also rebounded last week. Around the world There have been reports that the hospital is close to full. The delta mutant virus is sweeping the world with a raging prairie fire, bringing a new wave of new crown cases and deaths.”
However, Tan Desai pointed out that in the face of the menacing mutant virus, countries and groups with different vaccination rates are facing very different situations, and the gap between them is expanding.
Tan Desai said, “The situation is particularly dire in countries with low COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Delta and other highly contagious mutant viruses are leading to catastrophic cases, hospitalizations and an increase in deaths. Even through the public in the early stages of the epidemic. Countries that have successfully responded to health and anti-epidemic measures have now encountered a devastating outbreak,” and many low-income countries have also experienced shortages of protective equipment, oxygen, and therapeutic drugs.
alert!Delta cases in fully vaccinated population
Tan Desai also pointed out that “Delta is spreading rapidly in countries with high vaccine coverage, especially infecting vulnerable and unprotected groups, and continues to increase the burden on the medical system.” Tan Desai reminded these countries that When relaxing public health and epidemic prevention measures, we must fully consider the response capacity of the medical system.
In addition, it is worth noting that Sumia Swaminatan, the chief scientist of the World Health Organization, said on the 12th that among the fully vaccinated people, there have also been cases of infection with the new crown mutant virus delta, but they are all mildly ill. And no hospitalization is required.
Research reports on the illness, hospitalization and death of vaccinated and unvaccinated people show that the hospitalization rate of unvaccinated people is higher. This situation is obvious in the United States, where the rate of hospitalization is rising in states with lower vaccination rates.
Swaminatan pointed out that after vaccination, there is no guarantee that they will not be infected, but it can significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality of severe illness after infection.
Tan Desai also said, “Existing data show that the new crown vaccine can provide long-term and sustained immunity against severe illness and death. Therefore, the current focus must be on vaccinating people who have not yet been protected.”
“Extinguishing”!Providing vaccines to low-income groups is more important
Tan Desai also said that the current global anti-epidemic work is like responding to forest fires. “Aim a water gun at some areas of the fire site. It may be possible to alleviate the fire in these areas, but as long as other places are still smoking, a little bit of sparks. It will eventually ignite the flames again.”
Tan Desai said that in order to extinguish the “flame of the epidemic”, the international community needs to provide protection for the elderly, vulnerable groups, and medical workers as “firefighters”. However, “there are not enough vaccines in other countries.” When vaccinating medical staff and the most vulnerable groups, some countries and regions are ordering millions of booster shots. We are deliberately choosing not to protect the people who need it most, and not to protect our firefighters. .”
Tan Desai said, “We need companies such as Modena and Pfizer, not to prioritize vaccine stocks and provide’booster injections’ for countries with relatively high immunization rates, but to go all out to provide the’new crown vaccine acquisition mechanism’, The African Vaccine Access Task Force and the provision of vaccines in low-income and low-middle-income countries.”
Tan Desai also said, “Don’t say anything to complete immunizations for low-income countries by 2023 and 2024. There is no time to relax and breathe. We hope to see the world continue to make progress, act quickly, and expand life-saving medical tools. Supply and share.” (Bioon.com)
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