2024-07-24 04:35:13
A surge in COVID-19 cases has been registered in France ahead of the Olympic Games. In this regard, the French authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recommended wearing masks in crowded places and avoiding contact with other people if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness.
As reported by Day.Az, this was announced at a briefing in Geneva by WHO official representative Margaret Harris.
“France has seen a surge in cases in recent weeks [заболеваемости COVID-19]which could have a moderate impact on the health system,” Harris said. She said primary care centers in France are testing positive for Covid at rates as high as 25%, while the WHO considers a “baseline” incidence rate of less than 5%. “So there is a surge. However, the health system is not reporting a significant burden,” the spokesperson said.
She stressed that “the responsibility for assessing risks and taking measures lies with the host country [Олимпийские игры] country”, while the WHO “largely plays an advisory role.” WHO recommends that if you have symptoms of any respiratory illness, not just COVID, you should not leave your home or hotel to avoid spreading the infection. In turn, French health authorities have previously recommended “the use of masks in crowded places,” especially if we are talking about people with vulnerable health, Harris concluded.
The Olympic Games in Paris will be held from July 26 to August 11.