WHO: October and November will be the most difficult in Europe with increasing daily death toll

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects a rise in the number of corona deaths in Europe in October and November, two months which are “beading as very difficult.” That says the director of the European branch of the organization against AFP news agency.

Buitenlandredactie 14-09-20, 12:01 Last update: 12:23

“It will be even more difficult. In October and November we will see a higher mortality rate, ” WHO regional director Hans Kluge said in an interview with AFP news agency.

According to Kluge, this will be the result of the resurgence of the epidemic on our continent. “We are at a time when none of the countries is interested in getting such bad news, and I understand that,” Kluge said . will disappear.

At the same time, the CEO warned that a vaccine does not immediately mean that it is all over. “I keep hearing: ‘the vaccine will be the end of the epidemic.’ Of course not! “, Said Kluge .

“We don’t even know if the vaccine will be effective for the entire population. Some signs currently indicate that it will work for some, but not for others “, the Belgian emphasized.” And if we suddenly have to order different vaccines, it will be a logistical nightmare … “, he added. to.

Still fairly stable for the time being

Europe is currently facing a significant increase in the number of infections, but the number of deaths remains fairly stable for the time being. The European arm of the WHO is meeting today and tomorrow with the 50 or so Member States to discuss response to the pandemic and seek agreement on a five-year strategy .