WHO Fears 7 Lakh More Covid Deaths In Europe
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Some 700,000 could die in the coming months, the WHO said, as cases creep up across Europe, prompting some countries to reimpose tough restrictions.
Europe remains "in the firm grip" of Covid and the death count on the continent could top 2.2 million this winter if current trends continue, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Some 700,000 could die in the coming months, the WHO said, as cases creep up across Europe, prompting some countries to reimpose tough restrictions.
The WHO expects "high or extreme stress in intensive care units (ICUs) in 49 out of 53 countries between now and March 1, 2022".
"Cumulative reported deaths are projected to reach over 2.2 million by spring next year," it added, up from the current 1.5 million.
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