The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) warned this Wednesday of the rise in Covid-19 cases, suggesting a new wave of infections has begun, and are calling for vaccination to be strengthened.
In a joint statement released this Wednesday, the European Commission, WHO and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) say the Covid-19 pandemic is not over and the number of cases has risen, indicating that a new wave has begun” with the arrival of autumn.
The signatories – European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge and ECDC Director Andrea Ammon – point out that the number of Covid-19 infections has “unfortunately” increased. 2021, recommending the need to “protect especially the most vulnerable, through all available tools, including vaccination”.
The statement also warns of the expected growth in seasonal flu cases and the possible joint circulation of this virus with SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, which will put pressure on hospitals and other health care providers.
“Together with public health measures [como uso de máscara e o distanciamento físico]Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools against both viruses,” the signatories emphasize.
Between September 27 and October 3, Portugal recorded 14,852 infections from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, 45 deaths related to Covid-19 and a slight decrease in hospital admissions, the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) reported Friday. .
According to the DGS’s weekly epidemiological bulletin, there were 4,729 fewer infections compared to the previous week, with one more death in the comparison between the two periods.
Source: DN
