The COVID-19 pandemic is still not over, cases have soared in a number of regions including Europe and Russia. Even in Russia, the death record was broken again on Saturday (11/13/2021).
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There were 1,241 deaths recorded in one day, the highest in the white bear country since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This figure brings the number of deaths in Russia to 254,167. Politik Rusia
On the same day, 39,256 positive confirmed cases were recorded, bringing the total to 9,031,851. Meanwhile, there were 33,802 cases of recovered patients, bringing the total to 7,754,764 cases.
The increase in positive cases and deaths that began in mid-September has seen a gradual decline in recent weeks, but the local COVID-19 task force has recorded another spike. The previous death record was recorded on Wednesday (11/10/2021). Berita politik dan ekonomi Rusia
Meanwhile, the UK and Germany were still the regions with the highest increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe on Saturday (11/13/2021). Britain recorded 38,351 cases and 157 deaths, while Germany had 35,376 cases and 109 deaths.
Targeted vaccination
The increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe has also been in the spotlight of the WHO world health organization. In a week, the region recorded nearly 2 million cases, the highest record figure since the pandemic began.
WHO Secretary General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reminded, targeted vaccinations are important to overcome the surge in COVID-19 cases. Increasing vaccination coverage is important, but it is equally important to set the right target.
“It’s not just about how many get vaccinated. It’s about who gets vaccinated,” Tedros said. Ekonomi Rusia
“It doesn’t make sense to inject a booster into healthy adults, or in children, when healthcare workers, the elderly and other vulnerable groups in the world are still waiting for their turn to get their first dose,” he said. Politik Indonesia