COVID-19 cases in Europe are rising steadily, increasing about 26,000 cases per day, and two thirds of countries have reimposed some restrictions, the head of the World Health Organization's (WHO's) European regional office said today.France, for example, reported 4,711 new cases today, its highest daily total since lockdown restrictions were eased, Reuters reported.
The global total today rose to 22,511,187 cases, and 789,825 people have died from their infections, according to the Johns Hopkins online dashboard.More frequent localized outbreaks in EuropeIn a media statement, Hans Henri Kluge, MD, MPH, director of the WHO's European regional office, said eased restrictions and people letting down their guard are part of what's fueling a