Coronavirus spreads. But don't panic! (topical thread)

[Alan V]

CNN:

Europe could face 500,000 more Covid-19 deaths this winter, the World Health Organization warns. The agency raised the alarm over rising cases and slowing vaccination rates, with a WHO regional director saying the pace of transmission across the region is of "grave concern." Much of Europe is battling spikes in infections, with Germany reporting its highest number of daily new cases [Thursday] since the pandemic began.