Nearly 90% of the Asian country is immune! WHO warns: the covid-19 is far from a respiratory disease!

Although 10,000 people are still dying from the covid-19 every week and 460,000 people are infected every day, many countries seem to be heading for the "end of the epidemic".

Today, the herd immunity rate of Japan, the Asian country that has been infected with the highest number of people in the world for several weeks, is close to 90%.

After the Omicron virus unleashed a new wave of Covid-19 in Japan, herd immunity levels in Japan are now nearly 90%, according to a study just released today (September 27), although this protection will last for a few months. later weakened.

When the majority of people in a community are immune to an infectious disease, it's called herd immunity, Reuters reported.

The researchers found that people in the southern regions of Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa acquired most of their immunity through infection. The number of cases in these areas is extremely high, especially during the peak of the seventh wave of infections.

Japan began distributing vaccine boosters specifically for the Omicron variant last week. About 65 percent of Japan's population has received at least one booster dose, compared with about 33 percent in the United States, according to government data.

Whether Japan's 90% herd immunity means "victory" remains to be seen. After all, Britain was once so close to "herd immunity".

Last year, the British government decided to take the road of herd immunity against the new crown, and the result was quickly slapped in the face-the virus continued to mutate, and the vaccine could not prevent reinfection, resulting in waves of unresolved epidemics.

Even recently, the British epidemic, which has been quiet for a long time, has begun to soar again!

Figures from the National Health Service show a 30% increase in reported cases in the UK over the past week and a 17% increase in the average seven-day hospital stay, after almost two months of decline.

Moreover, this wave saw a marked increase in junior high school-aged teenagers and young adults between the ages of 25 and 34.

British scientists are concerned: Is this another new wave of epidemics driven by new variants?

Unfortunately, so far there is no indication that the new wave of the epidemic is driven by the latest variant. In other words, just the original Omicron variant is enough to promote another wave of epidemics in the autumn and winter.

This is the powerful escape immunity of the virus.

Consider Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.

Recently, he became yang again, this is his second yang in just 2 months. Although he has been vaccinated 4 shots.

Therefore, American experts have also begun to worry, believing that the current rising infection cases in the United Kingdom are actually a warning to the United States! America is likely to follow!

On the other hand, the World Health Organization (WHO) also said that they are still worried about the "post-epidemic situation".

WHO official Maria Van Kerkhove pointed out that the new crown is not just a respiratory disease. Before the Omicron wave, there were about 144 million people in the world who suffered from the new crown virus for a long time.

"We've been working with a variety of clinicians and patient groups, including pediatricians," Maria said.

“Many people think of COVID-19 as a respiratory disease, but this affects the brain, lungs, circulatory system and heart. We are just beginning to understand the acute effects people experience when they are infected and have the disease and course of the disease — But in the long run, what happens? It's something that requires a lot of investment."

Although WHO experts believe that it is not yet time to end the epidemic prevention and control, many places are already impatient.

The US CDC recently revised its epidemic guidelines and no longer recommends that people wear masks in all medical institutions.

"The update reflects the high levels of immunity induced by vaccines and infections, as well as the availability of effective therapies and preventive tools," the CDC said in the new guidance.

Facilities in areas with low levels of Covid-19 transmission can "opt out" to require all doctors, patients and visitors to wear masks.

Similarly, in Canada, on the 26th, the federal government announced that it would cancel the vaccine requirements for passengers entering Canada from October, no need for isolation, no nucleic acid testing, and no mandatory wearing of masks on planes or trains.

After the news came out, netizens quarreled on social media.

Some people think this is a clear move by the Canadian government - everyone has let go, what else does Canada insist on?

But there are also many who believe Ottawa is a "cowardly decision" this time around that puts the lives of airline workers and other travelers at risk.

What's more interesting is that just after the announcement, Canada's Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo said he still recommends that people wear masks on planes and trains.

"The science is clear: wearing a mask is clearly a very effective means of personal protection," he said.

Sarah Otto, a professor at UBC University, also appealed: "This is not the time to put away masks! Our infection rate is too high. Therefore, in closed indoor environments, please wear masks."

She also urged everyone to get vaccinated again. "A lot of people were vaccinated in December, especially our elders, or other major sources of immunity were people who were infected in January and February, and it's a long time ago, and now a large part of the population is no longer affected by Protect."

"When we go out and it rains we wear raincoats, umbrellas, wipers when we drive, we know what to do. The same goes for the virus, when we travel, when we're indoors, we also know what to do — - Wear a mask."

Maybe one day the pandemic will finally be over, but there is no doubt that stopping the spread of the virus is something everyone needs to be involved in.

Positive isolation, wearing masks, washing hands frequently, everyone can be themselves, maybe the end point will be clearer.

Hope there is a good ending.