The World Well being Group data 1.4 million new infections throughout July and August – up 80 % from the earlier month.
COVID-19 instances are rising once more, together with variants of the coronavirus.
The extent is lower than earlier than, however the newest figures present the incidence of the illness is rising.
There are various variants, too, because the virus mutates and develops because it spreads.
That presents challenges to scientists engaged on growing vaccines that may deal with the brand new threats.
The World Well being Group says it desires its consultants to return to China to search out out extra concerning the origins of the illness.
So how a lot of a hazard is that this wave?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Visitors:
Dr Paul Hunter – professor in medication on the College of East Anglia
Dr Patrick Tang – microbiology division chief at Sidra Drugs, Doha
Dr Gabriel Scally – professor of public well being at College of Bristol
