WHO Says Global COVID-19 Infection Rate Plateaued
Faizan Hashmi Published September 08, 2021 | 12:00 AM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th September, 2021) The global coronavirus infection rate has plateaued at roughly 4.5 million cases a week, the WHO's technical lead for COVID-19 said on Tuesday.
"We have reached a plateau of cases all over the world, but that plateau is at a fairly high level of intensity. So there are about 4.4-4.5 million cases every week, and this is certainly an underestimate of the true number of cases that do occur globally," Maria Van Kerkhove said at a Q&A session that was broadcast on social media.
The expert went on to warn that it is too early to become complacent.
"We are definitely still in the middle of the pandemic. We all want it to be over and many people are acting like it is over, it is not over," she added.
The epidemiologist noted a spike in COVID-19 cases and fatalities in North and South America, while in Europe the infection rate is going down but fatalities are up. In Asia, both indicators are trending down.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Finance Minister rules out rupee devaluation in talks with IMF
National team determined for good performance against New Zealand: Babar Azam
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 18 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 18 April 2024
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
More Stories From World
-
Two arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for Russia
16 minutes ago -
China sees 141 mln cross-border travels in Q1
35 minutes ago -
Number of S. Korea's farming households falls below 1 mln for 1st time
35 minutes ago -
Zhang Ziyi leads starry cast in Peter Chan's 1940s Shanghai thriller
35 minutes ago -
New Zealand to double renewable energy capacity to reduce emissions
35 minutes ago -
Chinese yuan strengthens to 7.1020 against USD Thursday
36 minutes ago
-
Self-harm hospitalization rates three times higher for Australian teenagers than adults: report
36 minutes ago -
China's archaeological site parks register strong revenue growth
45 minutes ago -
Flood-related casualties soar to 70 in Afghanistan
45 minutes ago -
New Godzilla x Kong film stays atop Chinese box office
45 minutes ago -
Australian unemployment rate rises to 3.8 percent in March
46 minutes ago -
Toyota to recall over 130,000 Prius hybrid cars due to door glitch
46 minutes ago