The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Tuesday (Aug 20) that the mpox virus, regardless of whether it was the new or old strain, was not the new coronavirus (Covid), as authorities knew how to control its spread.

The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Tuesday (Aug 20) that the mpox virus, regardless of whether it was the new or old strain, was not the new coronavirus (Covid), as authorities knew how to control its spread. Addressing a press conference, WHO's Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said, "We can and must tackle mpox together." "So will we choose to put the systems in place to control and eliminate mpox globally? Or we will enter another cycle of panic and neglect? How we respond now and in the years to come will prove a critical test for Europe and the world," he added. The rapid spread of mpox variant clade 1b Last week, the WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years as a new variant of the disease, known as clade 1b, spread rapidly in Africa. Also read | Mpox scare: Indian govt tells international airports to be vigilant about passengers with symptoms A case of the variant was confirmed in Sweden marking the first case reported outside Africa. Mpox cases have also been detected in Pakistan and the Philippines. In Pakistan, the mpox case is of the clade 2 variant while the strain of the case in the Philippines is yet to be determined. The clade 1b has triggered global concern because it seems to spread more easily through routine close contact. 'A chance to refocus on clade 2 variety' During Tuesday's press conference, Kluge also pointed out that the focus on clade 1b gave Europe a chance to refocus on the less severe clade 2 variety, including better public health advice and surveillance. Also Watch | ECDC in EU ups Mpox risk from 'low' to 'moderate' × "...today, we're seeing about 100 new mpox clade 2 cases in the European region every single month. However, the current state of alert due to clade 1 gives Europe the opportunity to refocus on clade 2," he added. India's AIIMS issues guidelines for handling suspected patients The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Tuesday, issued guidelines for handling suspected mpox patients and allocated five beds for treatment in isolation. The guidelines said that such patients should be immediately placed in a designated isolation area to minimise contact with other patients and staff. They said that patients with fever, rash, or a history of contact with confirmed mpox cases should be flagged for immediate assessment. The guidelines also called for identifying key symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, and swollen lymph nodes. (With inputs from agencies)

Mpox is not the new Covid as authorities can control its spread, stresses WHO

As virus cases continue to surge, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the&nbsp;epicentre".

The top European WHO official said the current situation in Europe was of "grave concern" as Germany on Thursday reported a new high of&nbsp;33,949 COVID-19 cases.&nbsp;

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Kluge said according to a projection there could be "another half a million COVID-19 deaths" by February while noting that the vaccination coverage was "insufficient".

Reports say countries across the European continent have been experiencing a surge in virus cases. Kluge said hospitalisations have increased in countries with lower vaccination rates.

"We must change our tactics, from reacting to surges of COVID-19, to preventing them from happening in the first place," the European chief of WHO said as the continent reported a rise in cases for over a month.

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According to reports, Romania and Ukraine have reported the most number of deaths in the past week with over 8,162 fatalties recorded in Russia.

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Britain is the hardest country hit with the virus with over 141,600 total fatalities and 9.2 million cases.&nbsp;

Health officials in the UK have said they are keeping a close watch on the new mutation of the Delta variant named AY.4.2 amid rising number of coronavirus cases. Russia has also reported increasing number of AY.4.2 cases as it grapples with the virus.

WHO had said that AY.4.2 cases have been rising since July with studies underway on the scale of transmissibility of the variant.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As virus cases continue to surge, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the epicentre". The top European WHO official said the current situation in Europe was of "grave concern" as Germany on Thursday reported a new high of 33,949 COVID-19 cases.

As virus cases continue to surge, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the epicentre". The top European WHO official said the current situation in Europe was of "grave concern" as Germany on Thursday reported a new high of 33,949 COVID-19 cases. Also Read| Vaccines against coronavirus more protective than prior infection: Study Kluge said according to a projection there could be "another half a million COVID-19 deaths" by February while noting that the vaccination coverage was "insufficient". Reports say countries across the European continent have been experiencing a surge in virus cases. Kluge said hospitalisations have increased in countries with lower vaccination rates. "We must change our tactics, from reacting to surges of COVID-19, to preventing them from happening in the first place," the European chief of WHO said as the continent reported a rise in cases for over a month. Also Read: New Zealand's coronavirus outbreak spreads to South Island According to reports, Romania and Ukraine have reported the most number of deaths in the past week with over 8,162 fatalties recorded in Russia. Also Read: Vaccination centres in England will accept bookings for children Britain is the hardest country hit with the virus with over 141,600 total fatalities and 9.2 million cases. Health officials in the UK have said they are keeping a close watch on the new mutation of the Delta variant named AY.4.2 amid rising number of coronavirus cases. Russia has also reported increasing number of AY.4.2 cases as it grapples with the virus. WHO had said that AY.4.2 cases have been rising since July with studies underway on the scale of transmissibility of the variant. (With inputs from Agencies)

Europe once again at epicentre of coronavirus pandemic: WHO

As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger".

"With increasing social gatherings, greater population mobility and large festivals and sports tournaments taking place in the coming days and weeks, WHO Europe calls for caution," the UN health body's top official said.

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Kluge was referring to sports tournaments, namely the French Open which is underway in Paris currently and the mega European football championships set to begin on Saturday which attracts people from across the continent with top teams taking part. The Wimbledon tennis tournament is also set to take place in London next month.

"In six months, more than 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the region. This summer, vaccination needs to happen at a much faster pace," Klunge asserted.

WHO's top official said that Europe still hasn't achieved sufficient protection against a possible COVID-19 resurgence since at least 80 per cent vaccination coverage of the adult population was&nbsp;required.

Kluge said that 30 per cent people in Europe have received at least one vaccine dose and just 17 per cent have completed both doses of the vaccine while cautioning that "we have not come far enough."

European nations began their reopening process last month and further allowed tourists with Greece and Spain set to open their borders for tourists who have been&nbsp;vaccinated.&nbsp;

France on Wednesday allowed outdoor dining as coronavirus cases showed marked decline and pushed back the nighttime curfew while aiming to end curfews altogether by June 30.

Kluge acknowledged that there was an overall decline in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths for the past two months in Europe but urged countries not to repeat "mistakes".

"Over the course of last summer, cases gradually rose in younger age groups and then moved into older age groups, contributing to a devastating resurgence, lockdowns and loss of life, in the autumn and winter of 2020," WHO's regional director reminded officials in Europe.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger".

As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger". "With increasing social gatherings, greater population mobility and large festivals and sports tournaments taking place in the coming days and weeks, WHO Europe calls for caution," the UN health body's top official said. Watch: Kluge was referring to sports tournaments, namely the French Open which is underway in Paris currently and the mega European football championships set to begin on Saturday which attracts people from across the continent with top teams taking part. The Wimbledon tennis tournament is also set to take place in London next month. "In six months, more than 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the region. This summer, vaccination needs to happen at a much faster pace," Klunge asserted. WHO's top official said that Europe still hasn't achieved sufficient protection against a possible COVID-19 resurgence since at least 80 per cent vaccination coverage of the adult population was required. Kluge said that 30 per cent people in Europe have received at least one vaccine dose and just 17 per cent have completed both doses of the vaccine while cautioning that "we have not come far enough." European nations began their reopening process last month and further allowed tourists with Greece and Spain set to open their borders for tourists who have been vaccinated. France on Wednesday allowed outdoor dining as coronavirus cases showed marked decline and pushed back the nighttime curfew while aiming to end curfews altogether by June 30. Kluge acknowledged that there was an overall decline in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths for the past two months in Europe but urged countries not to repeat "mistakes". "Over the course of last summer, cases gradually rose in younger age groups and then moved into older age groups, contributing to a devastating resurgence, lockdowns and loss of life, in the autumn and winter of 2020," WHO's regional director reminded officials in Europe. (With inputs from Agencies)

We are by no means out of danger, WHO alerts Europe on virus resurgence

As Europe grapples with lockdowns due to rising tide of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-250000-as-several-cities-shut-down-schools-343988">coronavirus </a>cases, Hans Kluge, the WHO’s regional director for Europe said one person has been "dying every 17 seconds” in Europe.

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“Last week, Europe registered over 29,000 new COVID-19 deaths. That is one person dying every 17 seconds,” Hans Kluge said, adding,"Europe accounts for 28 per cent of global cases, and 26 per cent of deaths cumulatively in the region."

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The WHO official informed that deaths due to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-says-miracle-as-she-gives-birth-to-kids-while-in-coronavirus-coma-344052"> COVID-19</a> had jumped 18 per cent last week. Europe remains the hardest-hit region with the virus accounting for &nbsp;46 per cent of new global cases and 49 per cent fatalities, the UN health agency informed.

According to reports, in Switzerland, all intensive care units are practically all full even as a French government spokesman said the partial lockdown was unlikely to be lifted. Reports say Portugal has been preparing to extend lockdown restrictions for two further weeks.

In Hungary, the partial lockdown has now been extended until February under the state of emergency declared earlier.

Amid the serious lockdown situation and a growing number of cases, WHO said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine-safe-for-older-adults-results-show-344093">vaccines </a>will not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of coronavirus.

"I think it's at least four to six months before we have significant levels of vaccination going on anywhere," Michael Ryan, World Health Organization's emergencies director, said.

"Many countries are going through this wave, and they're going to go through this wave, and continue through this wave, without vaccines, Ryan said, adding, "We need to understand and internalise that, and realise: we have got to climb this mountain this time, without vaccines."

As Europe grapples with lockdowns due to rising tide of coronavirus cases, Hans Kluge, the WHO’s regional director for Europe said one person has been "dying every 17 seconds” in Europe.

As Europe grapples with lockdowns due to rising tide of coronavirus cases, Hans Kluge, the WHO’s regional director for Europe said one person has been "dying every 17 seconds” in Europe. Watch: “Last week, Europe registered over 29,000 new COVID-19 deaths. That is one person dying every 17 seconds,” Hans Kluge said, adding,"Europe accounts for 28 per cent of global cases, and 26 per cent of deaths cumulatively in the region." Also Read: Denmark says mutated coronavirus from mink farms 'most likely eradicated' The WHO official informed that deaths due to COVID-19 had jumped 18 per cent last week. Europe remains the hardest-hit region with the virus accounting for 46 per cent of new global cases and 49 per cent fatalities, the UN health agency informed. According to reports, in Switzerland, all intensive care units are practically all full even as a French government spokesman said the partial lockdown was unlikely to be lifted. Reports say Portugal has been preparing to extend lockdown restrictions for two further weeks. In Hungary, the partial lockdown has now been extended until February under the state of emergency declared earlier. Amid the serious lockdown situation and a growing number of cases, WHO said that vaccines will not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of coronavirus. "I think it's at least four to six months before we have significant levels of vaccination going on anywhere," Michael Ryan, World Health Organization's emergencies director, said. "Many countries are going through this wave, and they're going to go through this wave, and continue through this wave, without vaccines, Ryan said, adding, "We need to understand and internalise that, and realise: we have got to climb this mountain this time, without vaccines."

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Mpox is not the new Covid as authorities can control its spread, stresses WHO

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One person dying every 17 seconds in Europe due to coronavirus: WHO