In South Africa, the number of new infections with the new coronavirus exceeded 10,000 for the first time in about three months on the 2nd, and the infection is spreading rapidly.
It seems that the spread of a new mutant virus, Omicron strain, is affecting it, and health authorities are calling for vaccination to prevent the disease from becoming more severe.
In South Africa, where the existence of a new mutant virus, Omicron strain, was first announced, the number of new infections of the new coronavirus confirmed on the 2nd was 11,535, which is 10,000 for the first time in about 3 months. Beyond.
A week ago, the number of newly infected people was in the 2000s, but it seems that the spread of Omicron strains is affecting the rapid spread of the infection.
South Africa's health minister, Parla, told the media on the 3rd that "a new mutant has emerged and the infection has entered the fourth wave."
According to the genetic analysis of virus samples collected from infected persons by health authorities, delta strains accounted for 22% of the 249 specimens last month, while Omicron strains accounted for 74%, and delta strains to omicron strains. It seems that it is being replaced rapidly.
In South Africa, vaccination rates are only about 30%, and the Minister of Health said, "Currently, research by national research institutes suggests that new mutants are highly infectious. Best precautions to prevent aggravation. Is vaccination, "he calls for thorough vaccination and basic infection control measures.