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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>The head of the United Nations health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the largest variant globally have led to an increase in Covid-19 transmission on last month.<\/b><\/p>\n

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December, while hospitalizations during the month jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries – mainly in Europe and the Americas – which shared this information on trends.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough 10,000 deaths per month is well below the peak of the pandemic, this level of preventable deaths is not acceptable,\u201d the director-general of the World Health Organization told reporters from his headquarters in Geneva.<\/p>\n

He said he was “certain” that cases were increasing in other places that have not been reported, calling on governments to maintain surveillance and ensure continued access to treatments and vaccines.<\/p>\n

Dr. Tedros said the JN.1 variant was now the most prevalent in the world. This is an Omicron variant, so current vaccines should still provide some protection.<\/p>\n

Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO technical lead for COVID-19, spoke of an increase in respiratory illnesses worldwide due to the coronavirus, but also influenza, rhinovirus and pneumonia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe expect these trends to continue into January throughout the winter months in the northern hemisphere,\u201d she said while noting an increase in Covid-19 in the southern hemisphere \u2013 where It\u2019s currently summer.<\/p>\n

Although coughing fits, sniffles, fevers and fatigue in winter are nothing new, Van Kerkhove said this year in particular. \u201cWe are seeing co-circulation of many different types of pathogens. \u201d<\/p>\n

WHO officials recommend that people get vaccinated, if possible, wear masks and ensure indoor spaces are well-ventilated.<\/p>\n

\u201cVaccines may not prevent you from getting infected, but they certainly significantly reduce your chances of being hospitalized or dying,\u201d said Dr. Michael Ryan, head of emergencies at WHO.<\/p>\n

Source: Africanews<\/b><\/p>\n

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