The increase occurs amid the risk of a new wave of disease with the Omicron BQ.1 sub-variant
BEIJING – A China recorded, this Monday, 7, the highest number of infections of COVID-19 in six months. have been accounted for 5,600 new cases of the disease; almost half in the province of Guangdongmanufacturing center with important commercial ports in the south of the country.
The increase comes despite the restrictions imposed that have affected areas such as industry, education and daily life in mainland China. This weekend, Beijing has ruled out the possibility of easing its strict zero-covid policy, which includes lockdowns, quarantines and massive tests to contain even the smallest outbreak of contagion. THE Chinese National Health Commission he assured that it will maintain the zero-covid policy, burying rumors that Beijing would ease health policy.
A wave of blockade-related scandals, with residents complaining of inadequate conditions, lack of food and delays in medical care, undermined public confidence in the measures.
New wave of covid-19: knowing the symptoms and what precautions to take
Europe has already seen an increase in cases and hospitalizations. The sub-variant known as Omicron BQ.1 it has been identified in the countries of the continent and, according to the authorities, is likely to be prevalent between the end of November and the beginning of December.
This Saturday, 5, the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health Department reported that a case of covid-19 caused by the Ômicron BQ.1 sub-variant has been confirmed in the state capital. The circulation of the sub-variant in the city was detected by the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) through genetic sequencing.
Experts point out that it is important for the population to pay attention to symptoms, undergo tests to confirm coronavirus infection and follow the correct treatment of the disease. Since covid-19 can be confused with a cold or flu, it is important that the person, when noticing the symptoms, take a test to show if there is a coronavirus or flu infection, which has also had an increase significant of the number of positive tests. /With information from AFP
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