O BSH warns that pandemic has not ended after Europe's rise in cases

Dr. Tadros Adhanom Ghebrreesus warned against assuming Omitron's new dominant version is conspicuously milder and has eliminated the threat posed by the virus.

This comes after several European countries saw record numbers of cases.

France reported nearly half a million new daily cases Tuesday, the BBC writes, broadcasts Clankosova.tv.

Speaking during a press conference at O headquarters In Geneva, Dr. Tedros told reporters that the Omitron variant had led to 18 million new infections worldwide last week.

While the version may result in less serious on average, the <x0 clouding that it is an easy disease is deceptive,” he said.

Make no mistake, Omitron is causing hospitalization and death, even less severe cases are flooding health facilities”.

He warned global leaders that “with the incredible growth of Omitron at a global level, new variants likely appeared -- that is why tracking and assessment remain critical”.

“I am particularly concerned about many countries that have low levels of vaccines, as people are many times more endangered by serious diseases and deaths if they are not vaccinated,” he added.