Regarding the new coronavirus Omicron strain, WHO = World Health Organization said that the risk of aggravation and hospitalization tended to be lower than that of the Delta strain from the initial data in South Africa, and it will be cautious over the next few weeks. He showed his intention to proceed with the analysis.

At a press conference on Wednesday at the WHO Africa Regional Secretariat, Vaccine Director Mihigo said the Omicron strain "has not caused much severity as far as early data in South Africa are concerned."



He pointed out that in South Africa, the risk of aggravation and hospitalization due to Omicron strains tends to be lower than that of Delta strains, saying that the number of cases of hospitalization in the intensive care unit is less than around July due to the spread of Delta strain infection. Did.



However, Mr. Mihigo said, "It will take at least a few weeks to clarify the effects of the Omicron strain," and will continue to analyze carefully.



Mr. Mihigo also expressed strong concern about delays in vaccination in Africa, saying, "Governments in African countries must do their utmost to distribute the delivered vaccines." He emphasized the idea of ​​continuing support such as providing information to eliminate the distrust of Africa.

Confirmed in 55 countries and regions around the world

According to NHK's summary as of 3:00 am on the 10th, infection with a new mutant virus, Omicron strain, has been confirmed in 55 countries and regions around the world, including Japan.



▽ Asia is Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives, Nepal


▽ Oceania is Australia, Fiji


▽ North America is America, Canada


▽ Central and South America is Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina


▽ Europe is United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Ireland, Greece, Iceland, Romania, Russia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia


and


▽ Israel in the Middle East,

Infections have been confirmed in

Saudi Arabia, UAE = Arab Emirates, and Kuwait


▽ Africa, South Africa, Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal, and Namibia


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