Suara.com – Director General WHO warn the people of the world in order not giving up against the COVID-19 pandemic, even though it’s physically and mentally exhausting.
Meanwhile, researchers have been studying the effect of pollution on COVID-19 deaths.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned countries against “pandemic exhaustion” and physical and mental harm as the number of cases soars around the world, especially in countries in the northern hemisphere such as Europe and North America.
“Working from home, remote school kids, no
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being able to celebrate accomplishments with friends and family, or not be there to grieve for loved ones – it’s tough and fatigue is real, “WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday (26/10).
More than 43 million people worldwide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with last week the highest increase in cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
It is recorded that more than 1.1 million people have died from COVID-19. However, he appealed to people not to give up.
“Leaders must balance the hardships of life with the need to protect healthcare workers and the health system while intensive care fills up.”
Ghebreyesus also warned countries against politicizing the pandemic. “Where there have been political divisions at the national level; where there has been overt disrespect for the science and health experts, confusion has spread and cases and deaths have increased.”
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Air pollution linked to COVID-19 deaths? A recent study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to 15% of the deaths from at least 1.1 million COVID-19 deaths.
The study, conducted by German and Cypriot researchers, looked at data on health and disease in the US and China in relation to air pollution.
The researchers combined this with satellite data on global exposure to microscopic particles and pollution on land.
In East Asia, research says that 27% of COVID-19-related deaths can be attributed to poor air quality.
Meanwhile in Europe it was recorded at 19%, and 17% in North America. The study’s authors emphasized that this does not mean that air pollution itself is a direct contributor to mortality, but that it could be a co-factor. rap / gtp (dpa, AFP)
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