WHO Warns of 'Alarming Rates' of Coronavirus Transmission , in Europe. Hans Kluge, the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO), made the statement during a press conference on Thursday. . He referred to the surge of coronavirus cases in Europe as a "very serious situation.". Weekly cases have now exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in Europe in March. Last week, the region's weekly tally exceeded 300,000 patients, Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director, via CNN. In June, cases hit an all-time low. The September case numbers, however, should serve as a wake-up call for all of us, Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director, via CNN. Governments across Europe are again considering lockdowns. According to Kluge, the greatest numbers of new cases are occurring in individuals within the age range of 25 to 49. Kluge called for "an amplified collective effort by all European member states for the sake of all European member states.". The response to the crisis has been very effective whenever the actions were prompt and resolute .., Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director, via CNN. ... but the virus has shown (itself to be) merciless whenever partisanship and disinformation prevailed, Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director, via CNN

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