Middle East surpasses 50,000 mark for COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to soar

In a mournful development, toll of COVID-19 deaths in Middle East crossed 50,000 mark on Thursday, September 3 as pandemic continues to spre in region. According to reports, count is based on official numbers provided by health authorities across region; however,  total numbers might be underreported as testing remains limited in war-torn nations like Libya and Yemen. 

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Cases rise in Middle East

United Nations envoy for Libya on Wednesday warned that COVID-19 pandemic in war-ravd country appears to be “spiraling out of control.” Houthi rebels who control Yemeni capital Sanaa have reportedly refused to release COVID-19 related data. 

According to John Hopkins tally, Iran continues to be hardest-hit nation in region and has witnessed more than 380,000 confirmed cases with over 21,900  fatalities. In a ray of hope, more than 328,000 people have recovered so far in Iran. 

Israel is reported to have witnessed a record daily high of 3,000 new cases after it eased COVID-19 restrictions and reopened its ecomy. New cases have spiked to record levels and government has been blamed for mismanaging resurgence.

Moreover, UAE also saw its highest daily confirmed new case count in over three months after it imposed a mass testing campaign. new cases are understood to have risen as schools and or business establishments reopened in country. 

COVID-19 pandemic worldwide

As per John Hopkins tally,  total number of COVID-19 cases around world surpassed 25 million mark on August 30, with death toll due to infection reaching over 864,691. data showed stey growth in cases and disease’s epicenter shifts again, with India taking centre st. 

According to World Health Organisation, official number of global COVID-19 cases is w at least five times number of severe influenza illnesses recorded annually.

(With AP inputs)

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