(Source from Reuters/Alamy)
The U.S. and Latin American countries are spreading COVID-19 again.In Korea, the average daily number of confirmed cases also increased to 20,000 → 40,000.
As concerns over the re-spread of COVID-19 are growing, there is a growing possibility that a situation where masks need to be worn again will come. COVID-19 infection is spreading again in Latin American countries, including the United States.According to the University of Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM) on the 1st (local time), the University’s Infectious Disease and Emergency Crisis Research Team (PUIREE) warned of the possibility of the widespread spread of COVID-19 and recommended wearing a mask. The research team said in a report, “There has been an increase in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and the number of diagnostic tests conducted nationwide in recent weeks,” adding, “This is proof that the virus is prevalent in many places.” According to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System, as of the 23rd of last month, the number of confirmed patients under treatment was 614,000, up 150% from 389,000 on the 2nd of last month.The research team said, “The situation is relatively calm compared to when it was in vogue,” but stressed, “Considering the start of the semester later this month, general measures to prevent infection need to be continued.” However, the Mexican government said it was not at the level of re-issuing an emergency that was declared on March 30, 2020 and lifted on May 9.The number of COVID-19 patients is also increasing in the United States. According to the New York City Health Bureau’s “COVID-19 Status Data,” the average seven-day COVID-19 infection in New York City, which had remained in the 200 range, exceeded 300 for the first time last month and rose to 412 on July 19. The average number of patients admitted to the hospital on the 7th due to COVID-19 infection has also remained at the level of 20, and on the 22nd of last month, the number increased to 31.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also cited the heat wave as the reason why COVID-19 is rising again in the U.S. This is because people spend more time indoors, which is relatively vulnerable to infection, as they seek air conditioners to avoid the heat. They say that the mobility of the COVID-19 virus can be greatly expanded through air conditioners.The newspaper reported that the COVID-19 virus may spread around the world as overseas travel increases during the summer vacation season.Chile, a South American country, has mandated wearing masks in closed spaces, including school facilities, since June, and Bolivia, which lifted the health emergency that has continued since March 10, 2020, also mandates wearing masks in hospitals and schools.The number of COVID-19 patients is also steadily increasing in Korea. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average number of confirmed patients per day between the 25th and 31st of last month was 45,529, an increase of 17.3% (6726) from the previous week. Looking at the average weekly daily confirmed cases over the past month, it reached 38,803 from 17,792 between June 27 and July 3, and rose to 40,000 in the last week.
EJ SONG
US ASIA JOURNAL
