The "Tsunami" Covid-19 returned

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on July 12 that, within 24 hours, the world had recorded nearly 230,400 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases globally to about 13 million. shift. This is the day when the number of people with Covid-19 increased the most since the epidemic broke out late last year, while the number of deaths maintained at about 5,000 cases / day. To date, the pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 570,000 people worldwide, according to Worldometers data .

The United States continues to be the country with the fastest spread of Covid-19 in the world. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the US recorded more than 66,000 cases on July 10, and even according to Worldometer statistics, this figure is nearly 72,000, the highest ever.

California, Texas, Florida have all recorded a record increase in Covid-19 cases in recent days and become a new hotspot. The Florida Department of Health said on July 11, the state recorded at least 15,300 cases, higher than any state since the US outbreak in February.

More than half of the US states saw a sharp increase in the number of people with Covid-19, forcing the local government to postpone or withdraw its economic opening. Meanwhile, a debate is raging in the US about whether or not to reopen schools. The administration of President Donald Trump continues to pressure states to open schools, but local governments, health officials, teachers and students’ parents all oppose this.

"Obviously we cannot open the school again until the number of people with Covid-19 decreases. That will not happen overnight, so we have to reduce the risk by implementing online learning." , Says Uché Blackstock, executive director of a US medical center.

The number of people infected with Covid-19 globally increased sharply when countries reopened. (Artwork: AFP)

In Asia, Covid-19 is booming in India, the 3rd largest epidemic in the world. The Indian Ministry of Health on July 12 reported that within 24 hours, the country recorded nearly 29,000 additional Covid-19 cases, marking the fourth consecutive day of new cases on record day. India currently records at least 850,000 cases of Covid-19, of which more than 292,000 are still treating more than 534,000 cured, about 23,000 have di‌ed.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, health officials on July 12 discovered nearly 1,300 practitioners a military school with Covid-19. Indonesia is currently the country with the highest number of Covid-19 people in Southeast Asia with nearly 76,000 cases and more than 3,600 deaths. However, experts say that the actual number of people with Covid-19 in Indonesia may be higher due to the country’s limited testing capacity.

Eastern European countries are also witnessing the return of Covid-19, which forces them to enact new restrictions such as the need to wear masks in public places in Croatia or restrict tourism, tighten policies. Compulsory isolation in Hungary.

"We see worrying signs of an increase in Covid-19 cases in neighboring countries, Europe and around the world," a Hungarian government official said.

Countries strengthen precautions

In response to the new wave of Covid-19, which is raging around the world, Hungary has issued a ban or restriction on entry for visitors from many countries starting from July 15. The Hungarian government classifies countries according to three levels of risk of Covid-19 spread: red - yellow - green.

Accordingly, the countries listed in the red list of high-risk include Albania, Ukraine, Belarus, almost all of Asia, Africa, South and Central America. Citizens from countries on the "red" list are temporarily not allowed to enter Hungary.

Countries on the gold list are Bulgaria, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, United Kingdom, Russia, Serbia, Japan, China and the United States. Citizens who come from these countries or Hungarian citizens returning from here will have to undergo compulsory medical checks at the border and must be isolated for 2 weeks even if they are negative for the Covid-19 virus.

In the context that the Covid-19 epidemic is accelerating again, countries around the world race against time to find this dangerous pandemic vaccine. According to WHO, about 21 Covid-19 vaccines are being clinically tested in the world.

Thai scientists yesterday said they are beginning the clinical trial of the vaccine against Covid-19. This phase is expected to last for 2 months, the second phase can begin in December with the participation of 5,000-1,000 volunteers. If successful, Thailand could produce the vaccine in the second half of 2021.

In a related development, Russia’s Sechenov University announced yesterday that it has completed the clinical trial of the Covid-19 vaccine. The process began on June 18, the first group of volunteers is expected to complete the testing process on July 15, and the second group on July 20.