WHO expects new COVID-19 outbreak in autumn

In a matter of weeks, the European region is projected to reach 250 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with a new surge in cases expected to happen in autumn – as noted by WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, TASS reports

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He noted that the world has made great strides in addressing the pandemic, but the virus is still circulating widely.

“With autumn and winter approaching, we anticipate a surge in cases – with or without a resurgence of seasonal influenza in Europe,” noted Mr. Kluge.