W.H.O. Warns Europe Of Surge In New Cases

30 countries have seen an increase in new cases; curbs back in Germany and also Portugal

Europe has seen a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases since lockdown easing began, the World Health Organization has warned, amid fears of a second wave.

“Last week, Europe saw an increase in weekly cases for the first time in months,” the WHO's regional director for Europe Hans Kluge told reporters. “Thirty countries have seen increases in new cumulative cases over the past two weeks. In 11 of these countries, the accelerated transmission has led to the very significant resurgence that if left unchecked will push health systems to the brink once again in Europe,” he warned.

Kluge did not identify the countries by name, nor provide detailed numbers. Data from the European Union shows a gradual decline in cases from around the start of April and continuing through this week.

CURBS ARE BACK