‘COVID AGAIN ON THE RISE IN THE AMERICAS’ – PAHO

The Pan American Health Organisation says COVID-19 is again on the rise in the Americas.
The hemispheric body says new COVID-19 infections and deaths have been rising steadily over the past month.
The hemisphere recorded a 27.2 per cent increase in cases last week compared to the previous week.
Hospitalisations increased in 18 countries and admissions to intensive care units rose in 13 countries and territories.
PAHO Director, Dr Carissa Etienne provides this update: