In Israel it was reported that a woman had coronavirus and flu at the same time.
During the first day of the year, an increase in coronavirus cases continued to be reported in several countries around the world, mainly due to the new omicron variant.
In France, President Emmanuel Macron said “difficult weeks are coming” after registering 232,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. However, vaccination allowed us to see the future with optimism.
Another country with a high number of infections is Italy, where 141,262 new cases of coronavirus and 111 deaths were registered today, with which the country already has a total of 6.2 million infections since February 2020 and 137,513 deaths.
There are currently more than a million positives, but the vast majority are at home without symptoms or with mild symptoms, while 11,265 people are admitted to the ward and another 1,297 more serious in intensive care units.
The rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has led Italy to exceed the record of daily cases, has forced the Italian Government to decide that from January 10 the reinforced health certificate will be required (which is obtained in this country when it has been been vaccinated or has passed the disease) to be able to access means of transport, in addition to hotels, ceremonies or festivals. Now it is requested for leisure and to consume inside bars and restaurants.
Meanwhile, in Florida (USA) a total of 298,455 cases were registered in the seven-day period between December 24 and 30, a figure that represents an increase in infections of 138% compared to the previous period, reported the state Department of Health.
Data from the Florida health agency also reveal a positivity rate of 26.5% in the last week, that is, almost double that of 13.8% the previous week, and a total of 20.8 million people vaccinated with at least one dose, which is equivalent to 71% of the population over 5 years of age.
The United States is registering a new record of COVID-19 infections with the arrival of the omicron variant, with more than 400,000 cases a day, although experts point out that this variant causes less serious diseases.
In the country, more than 70% of the population already has the complete vaccination schedule, and more than 30% have received the booster dose.
While in Israel it was indicated that the first case of flurone had occurred, which is when a person has flu and coronavirus at the same time.
According to the Ynet portal, the case occurred in a woman who just gave birth in a hospital in Petah Tikva. He is fine and is at home after receiving medication for the two viruses.
The country’s Ministry of Health is investigating whether there are other similar cases.
Unlike these countries, South Africa, where the omicron variant was first reported, announced this week that the fourth wave of coronavirus “perhaps” had already peaked without a significant increase in hospitalizations and deaths, according to a government statement. , pick up BBC.
Some preliminary data in this country indicate that omicron infection poses a lower individual risk of hospitalization and death compared to previous variants.
Cuban vaccine
Cuba seeks the approval of the World Health Organization (WHO) for its three vaccines against covid.
The recent authorization for emergency use in Mexico of the Abdala formula represents a step forward in this regard, but a decision by the WHO seems still distant, judging by the stage of the validation processes.
According to the latest update on the status of the evaluation process of vaccines against covid-19 of this multilateral organization, on December 23, the WHO is “waiting for information on the strategy and schedule for sending” documentation from Cuba.
This public document also indicates that the meeting prior to sending the information between Cuban producers and WHO representatives has not yet taken place, and that the information has not yet been accepted for review.
The WHO explained to Efe that the process “usually takes between two or three months to complete,” depending on “the quality and availability of the data provided by the manufacturers, among other factors.” (I)
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