Global COVID-19 cases have doubled in last six weeks, WHO says
have doubled globally in the last six weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
For any future variant to become widespread, it must be more transmissible than previous variants, but it’s impossible to predict how deadly future strains of the virus will be, Tedros said.Tedros also raised concern about the fact many countries have moved away from pandemic precautions and surveillance.
“All countries have gaps. Now is the time — when hospitals are not full — for all countries to address those gaps in surveillance, immunity, workforce supplies and resilience.”Random COVID-19 testing returns to Canada’s 4 major airports “In areas with ongoing transmission, wastewater data provides trends in transmission , and helps monitor for resurgences in cases as public health measures are adjusted,” PHAC said in its statement.Story continues below advertisement
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