NICOSIA – EU member states ought to begin getting ready now for a brand new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in autumn and winter, the bloc’s well being chief stated on Monday, saying there had been a “worrying improve” in outbreaks.
European Commissioner for Well being and Meals Security Stella Kyriakides additionally warned there was no room for complacency, saying the pandemic was not over.
“Sadly the pandemic has proven a worrying improve in a number of international locations,” she instructed Cyprus state radio.
“For the previous two months now we have been getting ready for the autumn and winter, absolutely conscious the subsequent pandemic wave can't and mustn't additional burden our economies or our societies, significantly at a time when its being affected by the conflict and invasion of Ukraine, and inflation,” she stated.
Kyriakides, who's from Cyprus, instructed the broadcaster the Fee had requested member states to speed up booster pictures now for individuals over 60 and weak teams.
“These months needs to be preparatory months .. So our well being methods be prepared for potential new waves which could, as an example, be mixed with seasonal flu,” she stated.
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