British studies have said that the hospitalization rate of Omi kerong is 50%-70% lower than that of Delta, and the US approved merck oral covid-19 drug | International Outbreak Watch (24 December)

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0800【Global cumulative confirmed cases exceed 278 million】

According to the epidemic tracking data of Johns Hopkins University, as of 8:00 a.m. Beijing time on December 24, the cumulative number of confirmed covid-19 cases in the world 278011044, the cumulative number of deaths 5383942, and the vaccination exceeded 8.86 billion doses.

0817 [Worried about the new crown epidemic, Google, GM gave up offline participation in the International Consumer Electronics Show]

CES said the electronics show will still be held offline from January 5 to 8 next year, and the organizers will take "strong safety measures", including vaccination requirements, mask orders and NEW CROWN testing.

0800 [US FDA approved MERCK oral drug for high-risk populations]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved Merck's covid-19 oral drug molnupiravir for adults at higher risk of severe illness, unsuitable or unable to access other treatments. Trial data released by Merck in late November suggested that the oral drug may not be as effective as expected, reducing hospitalization or mortality by only 30% in high-risk populations.

0800 [In order to prevent the shortage of staff in hospitals, the United States shortens the period of COVID-19 positive isolation for medical workers]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised the quarantine rules for healthcare workers after testing positive for COVID-19 to shorten the number of days of isolation for healthcare workers after testing positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to 7 days. As long as you test negative and have no symptoms after 7 days of isolation, you can continue to work. In the event of a severe shortage of manpower in the near future, the quarantine period can be shortened to 5 days or even shorter.

0800 [UK government study says Omiljung hospitalization rate is 50%-70% lower than That of Delta]

A study by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that the Emergency Visit Rate for the Olmikron strain was 31%-45% lower than that of the Delta strain and 50%-70% lower hospitalization rates than the Delta strain. It is the first study conducted by the UK government on the severity of Omiljung's symptoms, and its conclusions are consistent with the study released on Wednesday by the University of Edinburgh and Imperial College London.

0800 [UK data shows that the effectiveness of strengthening against Omi kerong has diminished over time]

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that mainstream COVID-19 vaccines such as Pfizer and Modena may weaken over time when the efficacy of mainstream COVID-19 vaccines against Omi kerong may diminish over time. At present, the number of severe cases in Aumiqueron is still small, and it is not enough to estimate the protective power of vaccines against severe diseases in Aumicron, but experts expect that vaccines will continue to be effective in preventing severe illness and death.

0800 [A new wave of epidemics hits, and many European countries tighten epidemic prevention measures]

Many European countries have further tightened epidemic prevention measures. Spain has nearly 50,000 new confirmed cases, the government announced on Thursday that masks must be worn outdoors, and catalonia will impose a curfew during The Christmas season. The Italian government has shortened the validity of the "health pass" from 9 months to 6 months, and banned large gatherings and events until the end of January next year. The Greek government has also taken measures to prevent the epidemic, such as requiring the wearing of masks and restricting large-scale activities.

0800 [New confirmed cases in the UNITED KINGDOM, France, italy have reached a new high]

On December 24, the new confirmed cases in the United Kingdom, France and Italy all hit a new high since the outbreak of the epidemic. 119789 new confirmed cases and 147 deaths in the UK. France has 91,608 new confirmed cases and 179 deaths. Italy has 44,595 new confirmed cases and 168 deaths.

0800 [Lebanon requires vaccine or nucleic acid certificate to enter public places]

Lebanon's Ministry of Tourism requires the public to produce a vaccination certificate or a 48-hour negative nucleic acid certificate when entering hotels, hotels and entertainment venues, which will last until January 9.

0800 [Modi asks Indian local governments to prepare for the spread of Omicron]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked local governments in Indian states to strengthen health systems and increase oxygen reserves in response to the possible spread of the Olmikharon strain.