Health experts in Europe say the delta variant, relaxing of covid measures, and low vaccination rates are fueling the surge in infections
Covid-19 booster shots should be considered for all adults, the head of the European Union’s public health agency
Wednesday, a major policy shift for the organization as the region battles its worst outbreak since the pandemic started.Covid-19 boosters should be considered for all adults, with a priority for those over the age of 40, said Dr. Andrea Ammon, who heads the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control .
While Ammon said the infectious delta variant, relaxation of public health measures and poor vaccine uptake were primarily responsible for Europe’s soaring cases and hospitalizations, she said boosters will still be needed to reduce the burden of Covid-19 as the region moves toward winter and the festive season. in a report, though “evidence emerging from Israel and the UK shows a significant increase in protection” after a booster dose.
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