Europe exceeds 1 million death causing the third wave of infections
European region holds ascendancy transcending 1 million deaths of the deadly coronavirus on Friday amid new variants enthralled all over Europe causing the third wave of infections that could once again overwhelm hospitals.
The region, which includes 51 countries, has about 35.5% of all coronavirus deaths and 30.5% of all cases in the world. The region includes Russia, the United Kingdom, 27 members of the European Union, and other countries.
The European region has administered about 12 vaccine shots for every 100 people, behind the United States which has administered about 34 doses per 100 people, according to figures from Our World in Data.
Israel leads the world in vaccination efforts with about 110 shots given for every 100 individuals. Some vaccines require two doses.
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the situation was worsening. “We see the crest of a third wave forming in member states, and we know that we need to accelerate the vaccination rates.”
On Wednesday, the European Union threatened to ban exports of COVID-19 vaccines to Britain to safeguard scarce doses for its own citizens.
