Washington, Agencies. The increasing cases of corona in Russia and China have raised concerns. In Russia, more than a thousand people are dying every day due to infection.
At the same time, China has decided to tighten the vigil on the borders in view of the increasing cases of corona. The Biden government in Singapore and the US has also decided to take strict measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed ‘serious concern’ over the sharp increase in corona cases in Europe. Let’s know the condition of other countries of the world…
danger of new wave of corona in europe
At the same time, Hans Kluge, the regional director of Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO), has cited the rise of corona in Europe as a reason for ‘serious concern’. Kluge told reporters that there is a danger of another wave of corona in the region of 53 countries of Europe and Central Asia.
The hospitalization rate of people in these areas has more than doubled. We stand at a critical juncture in the new outbreak of the pandemic. Europe is again at the center of the pandemic. The number of cases is again increasing to a record level as it did a year ago.
China increased vigil on the borders
In view of the spurt in cases of corona, the National Immigration Administration of China has taken a number of decisions to strengthen the prevention measures of Kovid-19 along the borders, including increasing patrolling.
The news agency ANI, quoting China’s official mouthpiece Global Times, has told that the Chinese authorities have taken many measures to prevent corona infection. This includes barring citizens from going abroad when not necessary and strictly enforcing entry policies for foreigners.
1,195 died in one day in Russia
In Russia, the corona epidemic has killed 1,195 people in one day, which is a new record for daily deaths. According to the information shared by the Russian Task Force, 40,217 new cases of corona infection were reported in the country on Thursday. In view of the increasing cases of Corona, many areas of the country have announced to extend the duration of the restrictions. Experts say that due to low vaccination rate in Russia and negligence in prevention of infection, the cases of Kovid have increased. In Russia, less than 35 percent of the people have been given the anti-Covid vaccine.
Biden took tough steps
At the same time, the Joe Biden administration of America has made it mandatory for those companies that employ 100 or more people to get the anti-Kovid-19 vaccine by January 4. According to the new orders, employees who do not take the full dose of the anti-Covid vaccine will be required to get tested for Kovid-19 at least once a week. The new rule issued by the Biden government will be applicable to about 8.4 crore employees of medium and large companies. Employees have also been asked to wear masks at work places.
Singapore warns employees
At the same time, fearing rising cases of corona, Singapore has issued a warning to send government employees on leave without pay who are trying to avoid vaccination. Singapore’s Health Ministry has said that employees who have taken both doses of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine or those who have recovered from the infection in the last 270 days will be allowed to return to their workplace from January 1 next year. It has been said in the new orders that those who do not get the anti-Covid vaccine can be sent on leave without pay.
Approved the use of the world’s first antiviral pill
Meanwhile, Britain’s health regulator has approved the use of the world’s first antiviral pill, believed to be effective in the treatment of corona. According to the report of news agency PTI, this pill is considered to be very beneficial for people who are in the highest risk category from the virus. This antiviral pill has been named Lagavario (molnupiravir). It has been found to be safe and effective in tests. Its use reduces the risk of people being hospitalized or dying from infection.
