The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge stated on Tuesday that some countries lifted COVID-19 restrictions “too brutally,” resulting in a current rise in cases. He listed the United Kingdom, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, France and Italy as examples of countries where the number of coronavirus infections has particularly rebounded. Kluge said the WHO will “remain vigilant” in the European region, reassuring he is “optimistic” about the course of the pandemic. The region, which includes some central Asian states, has seen over 5,1 million new cases and 12,496 deaths in the last seven days. Continue reading “WHO slams ‘brutal’ end to COVID measures…… Air travel industry welcomes scrapping of Covid restrictions”
CDC Get vaccinated even if you had Covid
You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. No currently available test can reliably determine if you are protected after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 provides added protection to your immune system. People who already had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get vaccinated after their recovery.
If you currently have COVID-19, you should wait to get your vaccine until your symptoms are gone (if you had symptoms) and you are done with your isolation period. If you are not vaccinated and were exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should wait until your quarantine is over to avoid getting others sick while you get your vaccine.
Note: CDC recommends that all people with HIV get a COVID-19 vaccination, as well as a booster shot when they are eligible. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised—including those with advanced or untreated HIV—have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which include an additional primary dose, as well as a booster shot for those eligible. NN: the first line of defense is getting vaccinated unfortunately every 5 or 6 months… It’s your body and your choice…. I believe in the war on Covid you should use ALL the weapons at your disposal. I believe setting the captives free, will be proven to be a colossal mistake by September.
Ivermectin didn’t protect people from COVID-19, study shows
WHO says global rise in covid cases tip of iceberg
Figures showing a global rise in Covid-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus. After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns imposed in Asia and China’s Jilin province as countries battle to contain outbreaks. A combination of factors was causing the increases, including the highly transmissible Omicron variant and its cousin, the BA. 2 sub-variant, as well as the lifting of public health and social measures, the WHO said. “These increase are occurring despite reductions in testing in some countries, which means the cases we’re seeing are just the tip of the iceberg,” WHO’s head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. Low vaccination rates in some countries, driven partly by a “huge amount of misinformation” also explained the rise, WHO officials said. New infections jumped by 8 per cent globally compared to the previous week, with 11 million new cases and a little more than 43,000 new deaths reported from March 7-13. It is the first rise since the end of January. The biggest jump was in the WHO’s Western Pacific region, which includes South Korea and China, where cases rose by 25 per cent and deaths by 27 per cent.
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Europe Is Getting Caught by a Covid Resurgence After Rushed Exit
(Bloomberg) — Europe tried to leave Covid-19 behind, but the rush to unwind restrictions is now setting the stage for a revival of pandemic risks. Accelerated by the emergence of BA.2 — a more-transmissible strain of the omicron variant — the virus has spread rapidly.
Germany has set fresh records for infection rates for four straight days. Austria has also reached new highs, while cases in the Netherlands have doubled since lifting curbs on Feb. 25.
Most authorities have shrugged off the surge, showing little appetite to re-impose curbs after easing measures just a few weeks ago. But the virus threatens to cause problems anyway, with businesses and schools disrupted as people call in sick.
“The messaging from politicians is encouraging many people who were taking precautions to mix with others,” said Martin McKee, professor of public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. “It does seem very courageous to assume that the pandemic is over.”
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Chinese markets plunge Corona virus lockdowns
Major stock markets in mainland China extended losses deep into Tuesday’s session as the negative sentiment prevailed prompted by coronavirus-related lockdowns across the country which halted work in major business hubs. Stocks across Asia-Pacific markets tumbled overall despite positive industrial production and retail sales data from China. The Shanghai Composite lost 3.28% or 105 points and the Shenzhen Composite declined by 2.65% at 7:10 am CET, while the Hang Seng plunged 4.65% or 912 points at 7:26 am CET amid the worst COVID-19 outbreak in China since the start of the pandemic. The Kospi Composite lost 0.89% at 7:27 am CET, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.73% at its closing bell. On the other hand, the Nikkei 225 stood in the positive territory to gain 0.15% at its close. NN: The story that is not being told as they rush to set the captives free is and shit can vaccines and masks and social distancing: ITS BACK, I am seeing an alarming increase in COVID infections. And it not being widely reported.
Germany Raises Alarm as Covid Infections Surge to Record Levels
(Bloomberg) — Germany’s coronavirus infection rate hit a record for the third straight day on Monday, with the renewed surge prompting the country’s top health official to issue a grim warning. Covid-19 cases climbed to 1,543 per 100,000 people over seven days, continuing its steady rise since the beginning of March, according to data from the RKI public-health institute.
The outbreak shows signs of worsening and causing “many deaths,” Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said Sunday in a tweet. He urged vaccine holdouts to urgently get their Covid shots.
Continue reading “Germany Raises Alarm as Covid Infections Surge to Record Levels”
COVID comes back….. China closing cities…… Chinese lockdowns make Foxconn shut chip plants
There’s arguably never a good time for the COVID-19 pandemic to make a comeback but the surging cases in China over the weekend come at a moment when the global economy could do without another layer of stress to its already stretched supply chains. This morning, Chinese stocks fell as domestic COVID-19 cases jumped to a two-year high, prompting Beijing’s technology and financial hubs to impose restrictions. How severe the outbreak will prove and how much pain it will bring to the global economy is anyone’s guess, but the economic fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is already taking a heavy toll. Taiwanese chipmaker Foxconn confirmed on Monday it has halted work at the company’s factories in the Chinese city of Shenzhen due to a recently implemented total coronavirus-related lockdown. The restrictions are set to last for six days, and are expected to prompt worldwide disruptions to supply chains due to Shenzhen hosting over 30 Taiwanese tech companies. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng plunged more than 5% or 1,000 points on Monday following the news of restrictions. NN: As usual the world is sleeping. China is experiencing the next wave… As I warned the 5th wave is coming to the undervaccinated near you. China and Hong Kong confirm my worst fears lockdowns are here again. Get your booster shot do not be a fool. It ain’t over… And as far as the RNA vaccine makers making billions… SO! They have saved countless lives. And sure they will make billions more on the boosters… SO!
Hong Kong reports over 43,000 new COVID cases after new reporting system launched
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported more than 43,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, a day after the launch of an online self reporting platform which lets residents register their own rapid antigen tests results. NN: Do not be so sure this plague is over….. or that it will be like the flu……. None of this has been confirmed yet