Many countries around the world have recently begun to lift many of the restrictions that they have imposed on their citizens and their daily lives since the start of the Corona pandemic, so is this pandemic really close to its end? Or is it too early to settle the matter in this regard? Details are in the following news:
The world is liberated from the restrictions of Corona: Is the epidemic over?
During the past weeks, many countries began to lift some restrictions that were imposed during the Corona pandemic, especially countries such as Britain, Ireland and France, and other countries such as Austria also intend to start lifting Corona restrictions gradually during the current month, so that life begins to return to normal in the pre-pandemic era. Corona, including:
Stop wearing masks in public places.
Stop imposing social distancing rules in public facilities, such as cinemas.
Stop working from home, and employees return to work from their workplace.
Some countries also began to stop requesting proof of vaccination, which was considered one of the important procedures for entering some public facilities or for travel.
The steps to lift these new Corona restrictions constitute a turning point in the current pandemic, which began more than two years ago, as the countries that adopted these steps hope that the pandemic is already close to breathing its last, but at the same time these countries are still committed to certain conditions and restrictions, most notably It is necessary for anyone who appears to be infected with the Corona virus to adhere to the home stone.
The number of infections with the Corona virus: a noticeable decline
This new complacency in Corona measures comes in light of the recent decrease in the number of Corona virus infections recorded around the world, as the number of new recorded infections began to decline during the past week by 17% around the world, and by 50% in the United States of America.
But at the same time, the number of deaths due to infection with the emerging coronavirus has increased by 7% worldwide.
WHO: The pandemic is not over yet
Although some countries of the world have begun to lift some of the measures that have been circulated since the beginning of the pandemic, the World Health Organization believes that this step is premature, as the pandemic is not over yet, especially in light of the noticeable rise in the number of Corona deaths globally during the past week.
According to the World Health Organization, only some countries can start thinking about lifting Corona restrictions with great caution, especially countries that meet the following criteria:
The number of corona vaccine recipients has increased.
Possession of a highly qualified health sector.
Some experts also pointed out that the emergence and spread of the omicron mutant is one of the many evidence that clearly shows that any feeling of reassurance that may come to us can be only temporary, as the scales may turn again at any moment, changing conditions for the worse.
Researchers believe that the Corona virus will soon become common, like the influenza virus, but it can be kept under control, so although the conditions of daily life in some countries may make it seem that the Corona pandemic is almost over, we must continue to follow preventive measures Corona virus without compromise.
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