The World Health Organization (WHO) expects a rise in the number of deaths from covid-19 in Europe during October and November, two months that are billed as very difficult. That says the director of the European branch of the organization, the Belgian Hans Kluge. He also warns that a vaccine will not immediately end the epidemic.
‘It will be even more difficult. In October and November we will see a higher mortality rate, ‘WHO regional director Hans Kluge said in an interview to AFP. According to him, this will be the result of the resurgence of the epidemic in our regions.
“We are at a time when none of the countries wants to get such bad news, and I understand that,” said Kluge. He therefore also wants to make a positive note and emphasized that the pandemic will one day disappear.
Vaccine
At the same time, the CEO warned that a vaccine will not immediately mean the end of the epidemic. “I keep hearing,” The vaccine will be the end of the epidemic. ” Of course not! ‘, Says Kluge.
‘We don’t even know if the vaccine will be effective for the entire population. Some signs currently indicate that it will work for some, but not for others, ’emphasized the resident of Roesel. ‘And if we suddenly have to order different vaccines, it becomes a logistical nightmare …’, he added.
Rising curve
Europe is currently facing a sharp increase in the number of infections, but the number of deaths remains fairly stable for the time being.
The European arm of the WHO will meet with the approximately 50 member states on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the response to the pandemic and try to agree on a five-year strategy.
“It will be even more difficult. In October and November we will see a higher mortality rate, ‘WHO regional director Hans Kluge said in an interview to AFP. According to him, this will be the result of the resurgence of the epidemic in our regions. “We are at a time when none of the countries wants to get such bad news, and I understand that,” said Kluge. He therefore also wants to make a positive note and emphasized that the pandemic will one day disappear. At the same time, the CEO warned that a vaccine will not immediately mean the end of the epidemic. “I keep hearing,” The vaccine will be the end of the epidemic. ” Of course not! ‘, Says Kluge. ‘We don’t even know if the vaccine will be effective for the entire population. Some signs currently indicate that it will work for some, but not for others, ’emphasized the resident of Roesel. ‘And if we suddenly have to order different vaccines, it will be a logistical nightmare …’, he added. At the moment Europe is facing a significant increase in the number of infections, but the number of deaths remains fairly stable for the time being . The European arm of the WHO will meet with the approximately 50 member states on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the response to the pandemic and to seek agreement on a five-year strategy.
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