Regarding the Omicron strain, a mutant virus of the new coronavirus, the WHO = World Health Organization has told each country that more than half of the population may be infected in the next 6 to 8 weeks in Europe and Central Asia. I called again to accelerate vaccination.
Kruge, Executive Secretary of the WHO European Regional Secretariat, said in a press conference yesterday that the Omicron strain of the mutant virus is extremely infectious and is already the mainstream of infection, especially in Western European countries.
In addition, Omicron strains are becoming mainstream in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula.
In addition, Secretary-General Kruge said in 53 countries under the jurisdiction of the WHO European Regional Secretariat, including Europe, Russia and Central Asia, "more than half of the population may be infected with Omicron strains in the next 6 to 8 weeks." He expressed strong concern.
On the other hand, Secretary-General Kruge reiterated that vaccination would reduce the risk of serious illness and death even if infected with the Omicron strain, and called on each country to accelerate vaccination.