Name: Europe WHO chief warns of a new Covid-19 wave as cases increase 10%
Uploaded: 2021-07-01T15:22:11Z
Duration: PT51.37S
Description: The head of the World Health Organisation’s Europe office has said a 10-week drop in Covid-19 cases in the region has ended – and said a new wave could occur unless people “remain disciplined” and more get vaccinated. Dr Hans Kluge cited a 10% rise in infection numbers over the last week because of “increased mixing, travel, gatherings and easing of social restrictions”.

The head of the World Health Organisation’s Europe office has said a 10-week drop in Covid-19 cases in the region has ended – and said a new wave could occur unless people “remain disciplined” and more get vaccinated. Dr Hans Kluge cited a 10% rise in infection numbers over the last week because of “increased mixing, travel, gatherings and easing of social restrictions”.