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WHO and EU stress that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and the vulnerable must be protected

The possible simultaneous circulation of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza increases the risk of severe illness and death for vulnerable people, according to the WHO. | Font: AFP

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) stressed this Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and that the health of the population, especially the most vulnerable, needs to be protected.

“Although we are not in the same place as a year ago, it is clear that the pandemic COVID-19 this is not the end We are again seeing rising rates in Europe, which suggests that another wave of infections has begun, ”the joint statement says WHO-Europe, European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Commission (EC).

Possible simultaneous circulation COVID-19 and seasonal flu increase the risk of serious illness and death for vulnerable people, adding to the strain on hospitals and medical staff “already exhausted after nearly three years on the front lines of a pandemic.”

Millions unvaccinated

Consequently, these organizations emphasize the importance of public health measures and vaccination, “our most effective tool”.

“We call on countries in the European region to prioritize protecting the most vulnerable groups by co-administering influenza and influenza vaccines. COVID-19 whenever possible,” they say.

Millions of people are still not vaccinated against COVID-19therefore, governments should increase their efforts to ensure that they receive them, including booster doses, in combination with influenza, especially medical personnel, those over 60, pregnant women, and people with underlying medical conditions.

“In the southern hemisphere, where winter has just ended, an early and very active flu season has begun. We do not know exactly what to expect in the European region, but we may see a similar scenario,” the statement said.

(As reported by EFE)

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