Thế Giới

The number of COVID-19 cases in Europe accounts for 42% of the world, North Korea has 6 deaths in the first outbreak

To date, more than 520.19 million people have contracted COVID-19 globally. (Photo: AP)

The country most affected by the epidemic COVID-19 still America with over 84.1 million cases and over 1,026 million deaths. In the past day, the US recorded more than 41,500 people SARS-CoV-2 virus infection.

US President Joe Biden has commemorated over 1 million people who died in this country due to COVID-19, and urged people to remain cautious in the context of the pandemic still raging. President Biden acknowledged that the loss had an impact on the families left behind. He called on the whole country to quickly overcome the pain of this loss, stressing the need to continue to take precautions against the epidemic and do everything possible to save as many lives as possible.

In addition, the US leader also called on the National Assembly of this country to spend billions of dollars more on COVID-19 aid activities to continue to prevent the pandemic in the context of many new variants appearing. Previously, on May 11, the US recorded a “sad milestone” of more than 1 million cases death due to COVID-19 after about 2 years from the time of reporting the first case of death from the disease. This number is more than the population of Washington DC

At the world’s second largest COVID-19 epidemic center Indiaon May 13, the country recorded a total of over 43.11 million people with COVID-19, including more than 524,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Brazil Currently, it is the world’s 3rd largest epidemic hotspot with more than 664,700 COVID-19 patients out of a total of over 30.66 million infected people in this country. On May 13, Brazil reported more than 25,600 new cases.

Office Europe The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report saying that the number of deaths from COVID-19 in this continent has exceeded 2 million. According to the report, the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the continent has increased to 2,003,081 cases, while the number of infections during this pandemic has reached 218 million patients, or 42% of the total number of people. all around the world.

In this report, WHO Europe emphasizes that, although the number of new infections is decreasing in the region, the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a deadly virus, especially for the unvaccinated and susceptible to infection. clinically damaged.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Europe accounts for 42% of the world, North Korea has 6 deaths in the first outbreak - Photo 1.

Switzerland has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6-11. (Photo: AP)

On May 13, the pharmaceutical company Moderna (USA) said that the pharmaceutical management company Swissmedic of Switzerland approved the use of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine to vaccinate children between the ages of 6-11. The vaccine is given to children aged 6-11 with 2 doses of 50 micrograms (mcg) each.

Previously, many countries around the world, including EU member states, the UK, the US, Australia, and Vietnam, have also approved the use of Moderna’s vaccine to vaccinate children under the age of 20. this.

Ministry of Immigration and Population Myanmar The country will reopen electronic visa applications for tourists starting May 15, more than two years after the suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This move comes after Myanmar resumed international commercial flights on April 17 and reopened its borders to international visitors.

Previously, on April 1, the country resumed receiving electronic business visa applications.

Central News Agency North Korea (KCNA) on May 13 reported, the country recorded 6 deaths from COVID-19, just one day after announcing the first infection due to the Omicron variant and implementing the “highest emergency” system. ” to control the epidemic. According to KCNA, on May 12 alone, North Korea recorded about 18,000 people with fever symptoms. Up to now, more than 350,000 people have fever symptoms.

Also according to KCNA, on May 12, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the emergency epidemic prevention agency and checked the national anti-epidemic capacity.

At the Politburo meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea on the same day, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered to immediately blockade all cities and regions across the country; maintaining a stable supply of necessities; limit inconvenience caused by the blockade regulations to the economy; use preventive medical resources to quickly prevent the spread of disease.

On May 13, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered to send a COVID-19 vaccine to North Korea, a day after Pyongyang recorded its first case of the disease. South Korea will hold discussions with the North Korean side about details.

Indonesia has begun to move into the phase of treating COVID-19 as an endemic disease. This is a new announcement by Mr. Muhadjir Effendy, Coordinating Minister of Culture and Human Development of Indonesia. In a written statement, the Indonesian official said there is currently no indication that COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in Indonesia. The results of an internal survey at 18 hospitals in Jakarta show that COVID-19 only ranks 14th in terms of deaths.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Europe accounts for 42% of the world, North Korea has 6 deaths in the first outbreak - Photo 2.

Indonesia moves to the stage of considering COVID-19 as an endemic disease. (Photo: AP)

The Indonesian official emphasized that based on a number of indicators, Indonesia has in fact entered the endemic stage of COVID-19, but urged the public to be vigilant and cautious as the country continues to record cases. morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.

Ministry of Health Malaysia has agreed to conditional approval of the injectable product Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody mixture made up of two long-acting monoclonal antibodies manufactured by AstraZeneca AB of Sweden.

The drug is intended for use by adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, weighing at least 40 kg, the Malaysian Ministry of Health said. It is also for individuals who have not had an adequate immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine or for whom the COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended. Malaysian health officials stated that the use of injections must be based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and the product must not be used as a substitute for COVID-19 vaccination.

On May 13, the Malaysian Ministry of Health updated the regulations related to the second booster vaccine against COVID-19 to prevent severe complications that can lead to death for immunocompromised cases. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that all elderly cases (from 60 years of age and older) as well as adolescents with chronic diseases can get a second booster shot after the first booster dose from 4 to 4 years. 6 months. The chronic diseases mentioned in this case involve the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. However, people other than the elderly who want to register for injections must be consulted first by medical staff. Minister Khairy also emphasized that the second booster injection is not mandatory and is completely voluntary.

bangkok capital of Thailand is promoting a campaign to vaccinate students before schools start the new school year on May 17. The goal is for all students aged 12-17 to receive at least 3 doses when schools are open, and urges parents with children aged 5-11 to bring their children to immunization units at schools. learn. Thailand’s goal is to be able to vaccinate at least 60% of children aged 5-11 by the end of May.

Thai experts assert that vaccination is necessary to keep children safe from the virus and reduce the risk of severe symptoms and death from COVID-19.

* Invite readers to watch programs broadcast by Vietnam Television on TV Online and VTVGo!

You are reading the article The number of COVID-19 cases in Europe accounts for 42% of the world, North Korea has 6 deaths in the first outbreak
at Blogtuan.info – Source: vtv.vn – Read the original article here

Back to top button