Dexamethasone has shown efficacy in reducing mortality from Covid-19 in critically ill patients. The World Health Organization has called for increased production of the drug dexamethasone, which has been shown to be effective in reducing mortality from Covid-19 in critically ill patients. The head of the organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, noted that demand for the drug surged after Oxford University scientists published a study on the benefits of using the drug. During the clinical trials, approximately 2,000 hospitalized patients received dexamethasone as part of their treatment. Dexamethasone was found to reduce the risk of death from 40% to 28% in patients on mechanical ventilation and from 25% to 20% in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). “The next challenge for us will be to increase production volumes and ensure rapid and equitable distribution of dexamethasone worldwide, with a particular focus on areas where it is most needed,” said the WHO Director. Dexamethasone has been used in medicine for 60 years. It has anti-inflammatory properties. The WHO emphasizes that the drug should only be used in seriously ill patients and under the strict supervision of a health care professional.
The number of people who have died from Covid-19 in Latin American and Caribbean countries has exceeded 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. More than half of the deaths have occurred in Brazil, where coronavirus infection and mortality rates are second only to those in the United States.
Brazil is second only to the United States in the number of people infected. More than 23,000 people have died in Mexico. Unlike neighboring countries, the Brazilian and Mexican authorities did not implement strict quarantine measures. There were also many victims in Peru and Chile – 8.4 thousand and 4.5 thousand people. In Latin America, the rate of infection is outpacing that of the United States and Europe. Experts say the pandemic has not yet peaked in some countries.
The largest number of new infections in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic was recorded in the capital of India, Delhi – nearly 4,000 cases. In total, approximately 66 thousand people have been identified with Covid-19 in Delhi since the beginning of the pandemic. This is the second highest number in the country after Mumbai.
Specialists conduct home inspections in Delhi. The incidence curve in the Indian capital continues to rise. Authorities say they are closely monitoring the movement of people and will be more diligent in identifying contacts of those infected. India has so far relaxed its strict quarantine measures, but the pace of the disease’s spread remains high. In total, more than 440,000 cases of infection have been confirmed in the country, and 14,400 people have died.
On July 15, the Maldivian islands will reopen to tourists, the country’s president, Ibrahim Solih, announced. Foreign guests will not be required to undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival. Tourism is the Maldives’ main source of income. Since March, international travel has been suspended due to the pandemic. During this time, 2200 residents of the country have been infected with the coronavirus.
Tourism – the main source of income in the Maldives. In the European Union, plans are being discussed to open borders on July 1, except for those coming from countries where there are still high levels of coronavirus infections. In particular, it is proposed not to open the borders to tourists from the USA and Russia. Member countries must decide what criteria to consider before another country is considered safe. Most likely, the United States will be recognized as a country with an unfavorable situation, and entry from there will remain closed. The same decision, according to a draft document leaked to the media, will be made for Russia, Brazil and some other countries. In New York, it will be possible to swim on the beaches again starting July 1, the mayor of the city, Bill de Blasio, announced on Twitter. “Let’s practice caution, social distancing, and wearing masks even on the beach,” he wrote. The city’s beaches have been open since May 25, but swimming has been prohibited until now.