The second wave of Corona

Corona infection is on the rise in European countries in the coming winter. Experts have previously hinted that the number of coronavirus infections could increase in the winter. Governments of different countries have been warning their citizens about this for a long time.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a weekly report on European countries that by the second week of October, the rate of infection was expected to rise by 34 percent. The rise of coronavirus infections in Europe since the onset of the global coronavirus outbreak has alarmed everyone. The World Health Organization reports 6 million new infections across Europe. This number is one-third of the total global infections. Out of a total of 48 countries in Europe, 50 out of every 100,000 people are infected with the coronavirus. The small country of Andorra has the highest rate of infection, followed by the Czech Republic and Belgium. In all of these countries, about 350 people out of every 100,000 are affected. In addition, 260 people per million are being infected in Holland and Montenegro, 150 in France, Spain and the United Kingdom and 36 in Germany.

Although the coronavirus infection has killed an alarming number of people in Italy since last March, the second wave is not as alarming as it was in March. Italy has been using their previous experience to strictly enforce a number of restrictions.

The rate of this infection has increased in many Central and Southern European countries. Governments in Germany, Switzerland, Holland, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Spain, etc. are issuing various directives to prevent this crisis. In almost all countries, excessive use of masks, maintaining distance, limited association, restrictions on public events, hotel and restaurant closes at 11pm, and all kinds of religious and social events, large and small, have been closed for four weeks now.

At the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency's director, Tedros Adhanam Gabriasus, has expressed satisfaction with the various countries' restrictions on coronavirus infection in European countries. He said there is no alternative but to follow these rules to prevent infection. Tedros Adhanam added that more than 6 million people have been infected with the coronavirus in 47 countries on the European continent and 250,000 people have died.

In the last 24 hours, 9,544 people have been infected with the coronavirus in the Czech Republic, 6,099 in Poland, 6,000 in Italy, 6,636 in Germany and 1,552 in Austria. While infections have increased in European countries, mortality rates have declined.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a lengthy video meeting, but in the first person on Wednesday afternoon and night, Chancellor Merkel discussed the situation in Corona with 16 state government chief ministers and issued some restrictions. Various social events and gatherings have been practically banned. Some public places and public transport such as trains, trams, buses and offices, banks, schools, colleges and universities have been required to wear masks.

Meanwhile, German police say about 61,000 people have been identified without masks at various railway stations and trains in Germany in the past month. Many of them have been fined.

On the other hand

As coronavirus infections spread across Europe, strict preventive measures became necessary. If necessary, strict measures taken in other countries can be followed. This was stated by the head of the European office of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Dr. at a press conference on Thursday. Hans-Henri P. Clog warned that more drastic measures could be taken if the epidemic did not subside.

According to a PTI report, Hans called on European countries to take uncompromising steps to prevent the spread of the virus. "Most of the infections are at home, in confined spaces and in people who are not protected," he said. So it's up to us to follow a relatively simple defense system. "

Klug, quoting various models, said that if 95 per cent of people use masks and mean social distance, 261,000 deaths in Europe could be prevented by February. However, if the measures are relaxed, the death toll could be five times by January.

Klug added that it is important for governments in different countries to tighten restrictions. Because the number of identified and dead is increasing. The epidemic situation in Europe is now a matter of great concern. The number of diagnoses and hospital admissions is increasing day by day.

Emphasizing the importance of maintaining effective measures. Hans said wearing a mask properly, maintaining social distance and having strict control over social gatherings are essential.