COVID-19 DEATHS – The World Health Organization (WHO) is once again alarmed by the increasing number of coronavirus deaths across the globe.
Amid the eased restrictions in several countries across the globe now, it seems that there is a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over. Several experts have continually stressed that the virus is here to stay and the people must learn to live with it and protect themselves from it.
A few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its hope that the COVID-19 emergency will be lifted this year. Most countries are in a better situation now with regards to the pandemic compared before.
However, based on a recent report on ABS-CBN News, World Health is once again alarmed by the COVID-19 deaths across the globe. According to the international body, more than 170,000 people died of coronavirus in the past eight weeks.
“While we are in a better shape than 3 years ago when this pandemic first hit, the global collective response is once again under strain,” WHO Chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said.
According to the World Health Chief, too few people are adequately vaccinated against the COVID-19. Based on the report, he reminded the public – “do not underestimate this virus”.
New COVID-19 Symptoms: Loss Of Taste, Loss Of Smell
UK Health Experts Adds New COVID-19 Symptoms: Loss Of Smell And Taste
NEW COVID-19 SYMPTOMS – The United Kingdom’s government made a new advisory on Monday regarding the new coronavirus.
Months after the discovery of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, new symptoms have been discovered. Previously, diarrhea was found to be a symptom of COVID-19 after traces of the virus were found in stool.
There were also studies which found traces of the virus in semen. Furthermore, the UK government announced:
From today, all individuals should self-isolate if they develop a new continuous cough or fever or anosmia,
According to an article from Anadolu, Anosmia is the loss or a change in your normal sense of smell. Additionally, it could also affect your sense of taste as the two are closely linked.
Previously, there were studies conducted linking COVID-19 to anosmia. However, the UK government said that they had no gathered enough evidence to be confident in its recommendation.
As per the report, they advised individuals who have lost their sense of taste and smell to isolate themselves for 14 days. Moreover, the statement was signed by the UK’s four chief medical officers.
Other countries such as the United States had previously added Ansomia to their list of symptoms. As such, some countries have criticized UK’s government for the delayed addition of the symptom to their list.
The prevalence is widespread. We used to see these patients occasionally but now we see them regularly.
If we had recognized this earlier, we would have reduced the spread. The reproduction rate of the virus would have been lower
Currently, the coronavirus has infected more than 4.73 million individuals worldwide. Along with this, at least 315,000 have succumbed to the virus with over 1.74 million recoveries.
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