Coronavirus in ‘new and dangerous phase’ as cases hit record daily high
Coronavirus cases continue to increase around the world.
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The World Health Organization recorded 183,020 new cases of Corona virus on Sunday the biggest increase in a single day since the pandemic started. The increasing number of cases is mainly determined by two countries in America: the USA and Brazil.
Coronavirus cases have increased steadily in the past three weeks. On June 8th The WHO announced that the pandemic was “worsening”.with more than 130,000 new positives. The US and Brazil were the main contributors to the trend, but cases have continued to grow in the weeks since. On Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world was in a “new and dangerous phase” and urged all countries to “focus on the basics”.
“We urge all countries and all people to be extremely vigilant,” he said.
The 153rd situation report, prepared by the WHO on June 21, showed that Brazil’s confirmed new cases had increased by 54,771, bringing the country’s total to over a million, while the US reported 36,617. A total of 4,743 deaths were reported.
The US reported 690 of these Sundays and the death toll in the country is nearing 120,000. The John Hopkins database reports over 600,000 restores.
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At a presidential rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday evening, US President Donald Trump called testing a “double-edged sword”. He said the United States had tested 25 million people, but also suggested that he tell people to “slow down the tests” because “if you test to this extent … you will find more cases”.
While other cases are discovered during testing, this is crucial for the COVID-19 response. WHO and others have found that large-scale tests are incredibly important to flatten the epidemic curve and prevent deaths. Tests also help countries reopen and allow health authorities to track down cases, preventing the disease from spreading further.
Peter Navarro said CNN Trump was “ironic” when he made the comments.
The WHO report also highlighted the need for Europe to prepare for autumn.
“Last month, the number of European countries more than tripled, with a significant increase in cumulative incidence from 6 to 21 countries,” said Hans Henri Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, during a briefing on Thursday. “Preparing for autumn is now a priority at the WHO Regional Office for Europe.”
“We are not out of the forest,” he said.
