Dr. Hans Kluge, the organization’s director for Europe, said that the longer the virus circulated, the wider its reach would be.
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Russia’s advance falters.
Omicron Offers Hope Pandemic Could Stabilize, W.H.O. Official Says.
The rapid spread of the variant means far more people will have some immunity, at least for now, which might bode well this year for highly vaccinated countries in Europe.
Over Half of Europe Could Be Infected With Coronavirus Soon, W.H.O. Says
The agency cautioned against treating the virus like the seasonal flu, since much remains unknown, particularly regarding the severity in areas with lower vaccination rates.
Europe’s Covid Death Toll Could Exceed 2 Million by Spring
Covid is now the leading cause of death in Europe, the World Health Organization said in a statement, with almost 4,200 new deaths a day, double the number at the end of September.
France Plots a Path Out of Lockdown
European governments are looking to ease restrictions as vaccinations ramp up and the number of new virus cases falls.