The number of infections of the Omicron variant continues to rise.
The latest coronavirus bulletin marks the record of cases since the beginning of the pandemic, 50.599, but also the highest number of swabs analyzed, 929.775.
There are 141 deaths, the positivity rate rises to 5,4%. Intensive care increased (+15, 1.038) and ordinary hospitalizations (+90, 8.812). In the ISS report, Lombardia and Valle d'Aosta are classified as high risk regions. The monitoring shows the increase in the incidence: from 241 to 351 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants. On the other hand, the RT remained stable at 1.13. In Lombardy, from next week, a task force will be set up to speed up antigenic and molecular agents.
The situation is no different in the rest of the world. In fact, many countries are adopting stringent measures to try to contain the spread of the virus and contain the risk of a new lockdown. In fact, flights canceled around the world at Christmas rise to 5 thousand due to fears related to the increase in infections from the Omicron variant.
Throughout Europe, thanks to the spread of the more contagious Omicron variant, the new wave of infections is forcing national governments to adopt restrictive measures to stop the transmission of the infection and prevent health services from going into trouble. From real lockdowns to curfews, from the Green pass to the mandatory use of masks.
In the United States, a quarter of scheduled flights have been canceled, creating considerable inconvenience for tens of thousands of passengers.
The situation is also serious in China which, after the considerable increase in cases affected by covid, puts Xian in lockdown. From midnight on Thursday 23 December, all residents are obliged to remain confined to their homes and go out only "for emergency reasons". As in the past, only one person per household is allowed to go out to shop every two days. All "non-essential" activities are closed.