WHO for the first time in seven weeks recorded an increase in the incidence of COVID-19 in the world

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded an increase in the incidence of COVID-19 for the first time in seven weeks, said the organization’s CEO, Tedros Ghebreyesus. In total, 114.2 million people have been infected with coronavirus in the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Died during the pandemic 2.5 million people.

“For the first time in seven weeks, we are seeing the number of infections increase. Growth was recorded in four of the six regions. These are both Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, ”said Mr. Ghebreyesus during the briefing. He did not specify how much the number of infected people increased.

The WHO Director General added that the organization expects 237 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to be delivered to 142 countries through the COVAX mechanism by the end of May. “Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have started vaccinating their health workers today. And by the end of May, 237 million doses of vaccines will be distributed to 142 countries, ”the WHO Director General said.

Most infected in the United States (28.6 million), India (11.1 million) and Brazil (10.5 million). Russia ranks fourth (4.2 million).

Mass vaccination against coronavirus is currently underway in Russia. The authorities have repeatedly stressed that it is voluntary. However, people in some professions, such as teachers, report being forced to vaccinate. Rospotrebnadzor told Kommersant that so far there are no legal grounds for dismissal from work due to refusal to vaccinate.

Details – in the material “Kommersant” “Presumption of non-vaccination.”

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