Coronavirus on the increase? : Europe and Central Asia could see 500k COVID deaths by February 1, says WHO Europe chief - by Lauren Chadwick

Europe and Central Asia are once again at the "epicentre" of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a possible 500,000 additional deaths before February 1, the World Health Organization (WHO)'s European regional director said at a press conference.

Dr Hans Kluge said the 55% increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last four weeks in the region was due to low vaccination rates and few preventive measures.

Europe and Central Asia accounted for 59% of global cases and 48% of reported deaths, he added.

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