Why is COVID-19 surging in Germany?
Experts say that the recent surge in infections has resulted from the relatively low vaccination rate in some regions of Germany and the slow rollout of booster shots. About 67 percent of the countrys population is fully vaccinated.
Why are COVID-19 cases rising in Europe?
The WHO says COVID cases in Europe have risen steadily over the past 5 weeks. Record numbers of COVID-19 deaths in Russia are being blamed on low vaccination rates. At the same time in Germany, which has a high vaccination rate, breakthrough infection rates are rising.
What are some of the possible causes of a rise in COVID-19 cases?
Cases tend to rise in areas where: Fewer people are vaccinated, which means a large number of people are vulnerable to infection. Fewer people are wearing masks. More people are gathering indoors to eat, drink, celebrate and socialize without physical distancing.
Who are the Green countries in the world?
The green list also consists of Gibraltar, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, plus several small remote islands that are British Overseas Territories. However, entry to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei and the Faroe Islands is severely restricted.
Can a region be considered a green zone?
If two geographical regions have a shared border that cannot be effectively controlled, they should be considered as one zone. It seems impossible to get even the smallest zone I’m in to become a green zone. What can I do as an Individual?
What to do if you are in a green zone?
If you are in a green or yellow zone with no community transmission, impose travel restrictions on red zones and reopen the local economy. For red zones, restrict outward travel to avoid infecting others. For essential travel, have mandatory quarantines to avoid spreading the virus.
How many days are there in a green zone?
Green zone—no new local (within community) transmission for 14 consecutive days. All new cases, if any, occur in individuals who were effectively isolated from the moment they entered the zone (imported travelers) For a long time now we have been at only a few new daily cases.