WHO = World Health Organization has compiled a report that the number of deaths from the new coronavirus worldwide has increased by 21% compared to the previous week in the week until July 25, and the spread of infection continues as it is For example, it warns that the cumulative number of infected people worldwide is expected to exceed 200 million in the next two weeks.
According to a report compiled by WHO, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus worldwide in the week ending 25th of this month was 3,807,939, which is 8% higher than the previous week, the fifth consecutive week before. It exceeded the week.
The death toll worldwide was 69,132 over the same period, up 21% from the previous week.
By country, the number of new infections per week was
▽ America with the highest number at
500,332
,
followed by
▽ Brazil with 324,334
▽ Indonesia with 289,029
▽ United Kingdom with
289,920
▽ India. Is 265,836 people.
The cumulative number of infected people worldwide is more than 193.65 million as of the 25th, and WHO has warned that if the spread of infection continues as it is, it is expected to exceed 200 million in the next two weeks. increase.
Infection spread in the United States
In the United States, the seven-day average number of infected people reported per day exceeds 60,000 as of the 27th, and the infection is spreading.
According to the CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India accounts for 80% of infected cases, and the number of infected people who completed vaccination on the 27th We have announced new guidelines to encourage indoor mask wear in areas above a certain level.
UK is on a downward trend
In England, England, almost all regulations that have been continued as an infection control measure were lifted on the 19th.
In the UK, the number of infected people per day has exceeded 50,000 since the beginning of this month, and there have been criticisms that the removal of regulations is a high risk, but the number of infected people has been declining for the past week or so. It has become.
South Korea record high on 27th
In South Korea, the number of people newly infected with the new coronavirus reached a record high of more than 1890 in one day on the 27th.
In response to the spread of the infection, the South Korean government has taken measures to tighten regulations, such as opening restaurants outside the metropolitan area until 10 pm from the 27th.
Indonesia dead over 2000
On the 27th in Indonesia, more than 2000 deaths were confirmed, the highest number ever for a day.
The Indonesian government plans to increase the number of beds dedicated to the new coronavirus and to increase the number of isolation facilities for infected people with relatively mild symptoms so that the symptoms will not worsen.
Tighter regulations in Sydney, Australia
In Sydney, Australia's largest city, the spread of the mutant virus "Delta strain" will not be stopped, so regulations will be tightened such as extending the restrictions on going out and limiting the distance that can be used for shopping. I did.