Copenhagen: The 10-week decline in new Koronavirus infections throughout Europe has ended and the wave of new infections cannot be avoided if citizens and parliamentarians do not remain discipline, the head of WHO in Europe, Hans Kluge, said news of news about Thursday.
Last week, the number of new cases rose 10%, driven by increased mixing, travel, meeting and easing of social restrictions, said Kluge.
“This happens in the context of a rapidly growing situation.
The new variants are concerned – Delta variants – and in areas where even though there are extraordinary efforts by member countries, millions of people still are not vaccinated,” he said.
“There will be a new wave in the WHO area of Europe unless we remain disciplined,” he added.