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The World Health Organization (WHO) is \u201cvery worried\u201d about the spread of Covid-19 in Europe as the continent battles a fresh wave of infections.<\/p>

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Speaking to the BBC, regional director Dr Hans Kluge warned that 500,000 more deaths could be recorded by March unless urgent action is taken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr Kluge said an increase in mask wearing could immediately help.<\/p>

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The warning comes as several nations report record-high infection rates and introduce full and partial lockdowns.<\/p>

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Dr Kluge said factors like the winter season, insufficient vaccine coverage and the regional dominance of the more transmissible Delta variant were behind the spread. He called for increased vaccine uptake and the implementation of basic public health measures and new medical treatments to help fight the rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cCovid-19 has become once again the number one cause of mortality in our region,\u201d he told the BBC, adding \u201cwe know what needs to be done\u201d in order to fight the virus.<\/p>

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Dr Kluge said mandatory vaccination measures should be seen as a \u201clast resort\u201d but that it would be \u201cvery timely\u201d to have a \u201clegal and societal debate\u201d about the issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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