Baku 23° C
USD - 1.700 WHO names reasons for increase in coronavirus cases
Other countries
- 23 August, 2022
- 15:00
The high prevalence of COVID-19 is currently associated with a more infectious mutation of the BA.5 subvariant of the omicron strain, Report informs, citing the European Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).
This can be explained by summer tourism and the removal of previously imposed restrictions.
At the same time, the WHO/Europe reminded the importance of virus protection and vaccination, including a booster dose.
Author
Azerbaijani Version 
Russian Version Latest News
11:41
President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Tianjin
Foreign policy11:32
CBA currency exchange rates (01.09.2025)
Finance11:28
AzerGold reports $33.2M net profit in H1, up over 31 times year-on-year
Finance11:20
Houthis strike Israel-linked oil tanker in Red Sea
Other countries11:19
Ilham Aliyev congratulates president of Slovakia
Foreign policy11:19
Youth voice vital in tackling climate crisis, says Baku State University rector
Education and science11:17
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev meets with Maldivian President in Tianjin - UPDATED
Foreign policy11:11
President of Azerbaijan congratulates Uzbek leader
Foreign policy11:00