VOICED : Europa tendrá "niveles altos" de contagios de covid-19 en verano boreal: OMS

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant rise in COVID-19 cases across Europe, with daily infections tripling over the past month due to the easing of health measures and the spread of the Omicron subvariant B.A.5. Despite the surge, the death toll remains low, averaging 500 deaths per day, compared to 5,000 during the winter. WHO attributes this to ongoing vaccination programs, which are mitigating severe outcomes seen earlier in the pandemic.

What did the WHO warn about regarding the summer in Europe?

• An increase in travel restrictions

• A challenging summer due to high COVID-19 levels

• A new vaccine rollout

• A decrease in COVID-19 cases

What has contributed to the tripling of daily COVID-19 cases in Europe?

• Decrease in testing

• Lifting of health measures

• Improved healthcare facilities

• Introduction of new vaccines

What is one reason for the rise in COVID-19 cases in Europe according to the WHO?

• The Delta variant

• Lack of vaccines

• The Omicron subvariant B.A.5

• Increased travel

What is the current daily death toll in Europe due to COVID-19?

• 500 deaths

• 10,000 deaths

• 1,000 deaths

• 5,000 deaths

How have vaccination programs impacted the severity of COVID-19 outcomes?

• They have had no impact

• They have increased the severity

• They have helped reduce severe outcomes

• They have led to more cases