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The peak of the 2nd wave is “without doubt” past
According to Public Health France, the peak of the second wave would “undoubtedly” have been crossed. The agency strongly advises to maintain the “preventive measures”. She explains that “even if the indicators remain at high levels, their observation suggests that the epidemic peak of the second wave has been crossed”.
WHO advises against the use of remdesivir
The World Health Organization advises medical staff not to treat Covid patients with remdesivir. “ Antiviral drug remdesivir is not recommended for patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19, regardless of the severity of their illness, as there is currently no evidence that it improves survival. , nor that it avoids being placed under artificial ventilation »Indicates the organization. Experts say ” the possibility of significant side effects “Of this medication, as well as” its relatively high cost and logistical implications “, Since” it must be administered intravenously “.
Belgium: 1 in 3 Belgians will not respect the rules of the “restricted circle” at Christmas
The University of Antwerp (UAnvers) carried out a study on the observance of the rules for Christmas by interviewing 26,000 people. While 86% of Belgians think they meet health standards by celebrating Saint-Nicolas on December 6, they will be only 68% for Christmas and 75% for the New Year. Moreover, only 40% of 18-35 year olds say that they will broaden their contacts outside the family circle.
United Kingdom: 42 sites for mass vaccination
The NHS (National Health Service) is expected to soon open 42 sites of mass vaccination centers in the UK. According to ” Health Service Journal », Many facilities, including conference centers could accommodate these vaccination sites. About ten thousand people. According to the daily “ The Guardian », 2,000 to 5,000 people could be vaccinated per day, supervised by tens of thousands of people.
