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With Europe seeing record spikes in COVID-19 infections and cases rising by 23% in the Americas over the past week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne warned there is no room for complacency in tackling the pandemic.<\/p>

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\u201cAs end of year celebrations approach, get vaccinated, keep gatherings small and ensure mask wearing and social distancing, especially indoors,\u201d she urged in a media briefing today.<\/p>\n

Over the last few weeks, many European countries have reported record numbers of new cases despite high vaccination coverage. The relaxation of public health measures combined with pockets of unvaccinated people has created the perfect environment for the virus to spread, Dr. Etienne said.<\/p>

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\u201cThroughout this pandemic, Europe has been a window into the future for the Americas,\u201d the PAHO Director warned. \u201cThe future is unfolding before us, and it must be a wakeup call for our region.\u201d<\/p>

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Upward trends are already seen throughout the Americas, particularly in the United States and Canada. In South America, nearly every country is reporting increased incidences, including in the Southern Cone. High rates of infection are also reported in the Caribbean. Central America is the only area to have experienced a drop in new infections.<\/p>\n

While just over half of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are now fully vaccinated against COVID, 19 countries have yet to reach the WHO target of 40% vaccination coverage by the end of 2021. Despite this, preventative measures are being lifted, including in densely populated areas.<\/p>

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\u201cEvery time we lower our guard, the virus gains momentum,\u201d the PAHO Director said, \u201cand threatens our hard-fought gains.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, the Americas saw a jump in new cases following the holiday season, which took months to decline. \u00a0With the upcoming holidays and summer vacations in the Southern Hemisphere, Dr. Etienne warned that \u201cour individual and collective decisions chart the path of this pandemic.\u201d<\/p>

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It is therefore crucial that individuals get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect against severe disease and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, particularly if they plan to travel, she said.<\/p>

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More than 1.3 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the Americas and PAHO is working to expand access in places that are falling behind.<\/p>\n

The PAHO Director said that continued public health measures alongside vaccination are also key to reducing the spread. These include mask wearing, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings, particularly indoors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve already faced the consequences of an uncontrolled pandemic and we don\u2019t want to be in that position again,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s up to all of us to make smart and safe choices this holiday season so we can protect ourselves and each other from this virus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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