WHO: "Rus-Ukr War Could Worsen COVID-19 Pandemic"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern on the 13th (local time) that Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war could worsen the COVID-19 pandemic.
CNN reported on the same day that "WHO stated it is making greater efforts to limit the spread of the epidemic."
WHO stated, "Due to Ukraine's low vaccination rate and over 2 million refugees fleeing to neighboring countries, there is a significantly increased risk of more severe cases and deaths."
According to the statistics site 'Our World In Data,' Ukraine's COVID-19 vaccination rate is around 34%, while neighboring Moldova's rate is only 29%.
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Meanwhile, according to the WHO situation report, from March 3 to 9, new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine and surrounding countries reached 791,021, with deaths increasing to 8,012.
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