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Expectation of “Covid” infection to increase in Northern Hemisphere during winter

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Professor Matthew Beneker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic, predicts higher rates of Covid-19 infection in the Northern Hemisphere during the fall and winter, but we don’t yet know if the BA.2.75 mutant will lead to that. spike or other mutants, and this increases the need for a large number of individuals to receive Covid-19 vaccines, and all individuals who received the first and second doses were advised to receive a booster dose. The contribution of high levels of antibodies produced by the body due to vaccines, to avoid viral symptoms and hospitalization, first, second and enlarged or previous infection.

He said in exclusive reports to “Al-Bayan” about the Indian “Centaurus” mutant: The BA.2.75 mutant, which is spreading rapidly in India today, is a sub-mutant of BA.2 (mutant strain of basic omicron) and the BA.2.75 mutant contains several changes in the structure of the spiniform protein of the virus. , a protein that helps the virus attach to human cells, and is targeted by most of today’s Covid-19 vaccines. There is also concern that these changes in the BA.2.75 mutant may allow the virus to resist the immune system’s ability to respond to vaccines or catch infections in the past, and infection rates for the BA.2.75 mutant remain low today. in the United States and the United Kingdom, but this reality may change in the next few months.

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And are there any data indicating this mutant has the potential to cause more deaths or is associated with less severe symptoms than the previous mutant? Beneker noted that there is no data to suggest that the BA.2.75 strain is associated with higher mortality rates compared to previous Omicron strains, however, the spread of the disease and infecting more people could lead to an increase in the number of individuals. They may be hospitalized for symptoms of the Covid-19 virus. Many countries have seen an increase in the number of hospitalizations, but this may be due to the large number of infections rather than an increase in symptoms of the new strain.

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As for the different symptoms of this strain from what we’ve seen before? He explained: “To date, we have not observed any symptoms different from those we previously tested for the PA.2.75 strain, and we advise anyone who develops a fever, cough, sore throat or headache to get a nasal swab for covid immediately. 19, and today we cannot be sure that 2.75 is less harmful to humans than other mutants. And let’s not forget that a fast-spreading strain will certainly lead to a greater number of victims and thus a greater number of worsening symptoms. So, as a race today, we must continue to take the necessary steps to control the spread of the virus.

What are the reasons for the rapid spread of this mutation in India, and is it a cause for concern? “We believe the large population in India is contributing to the rapid spread of the BA.2.75 variant,” said Professor Matthew Pinker. If the spread of this variant follows previous trends, it could lead to a significant increase in infection rates in the United Kingdom and the United States over the next few months.

He concluded by saying that with relative air traffic returning to its previous levels in various parts of the world, all countries should be aware of the rapid spread of the BA.2.75 mutation and take necessary measures to reduce the total number. infections, and it is very important to intensify vaccination campaigns and ensure that everyone receives basic doses and a booster, thus reducing the incidence of infection. Most important to us is reducing the number of people infected with Covid-19 whose symptoms worsen, leading to hospitalization and ultimately death.

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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s sustainability and climate change efforts are constant in our comprehensive development journey

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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s sustainability and climate change efforts are constant in our comprehensive development journey

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the Cabinet meeting held in conjunction with the COP28 conference at Dubai’s Expo City.
In a blog post on the “X” site, His Highness said: At the beginning of the “Cabinet Meeting”, we reviewed the results of the state’s national efforts in the field of environment, including more than 120 decisions on sustainability, climate change, The development of our natural resources published by the Council over the last five years… and we launched more than 60 new decisions in 2023 alone, creating a coherent set of policies, legislation, strategies and initiatives. Efforts to participate with the world in addressing the effects of climate change and its file.
His Highness added: National strategies and policies in the field of environment and climate change have yielded results, as the country ranks second in the world in energy transition, in the Global Green Future Index 2023 “GFI”, and the sixth in the world per capita solar energy consumption rate, and it is worth 50 billion dollars. It has invested over .70 billion in clean energy projects in countries, pledging to invest an additional $50 billion in the sector over the next decade.
His Highness continued: The UAE continues to be active and proactive in the field of sustainability and climate change, and our efforts in this field are parallel to those of economic development, and are an essential and sustainable component of our comprehensive and continuous development. Process, God willing.

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5 Top Priorities to Combat Climate Change in Africa

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5 Top Priorities to Combat Climate Change in Africa

African civil society has identified five key priorities for combating climate change: adaptation, losses and damages, food and land use systems, and forest conservation and restoration.

This was announced by UNANDA Third World Executive Secretary Chekov Sir during an event held on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Conference “COP28” in Dubai.

The “Anda Third World” organization represents a group of African non-governmental organizations, and these organizations met within the framework of a common platform, which was launched during the “COP”, an alliance of the African Development Bank Group and civil society. Climate and Energy.

African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina said: “The continent must benefit from its natural wealth. African economies should not be measured by their GDP, while Africa’s wealth should be assessed by its natural capital.”

“The continent’s vast mineral resources, forests and renewable energy must play a part in the balance,” he added, pointing out that the Congo Basin is the world’s largest carbon reserve, but is not taken into account in the overall assessment. Domestic production of countries in the region.

The coalition supports calls by African leaders to transfer special drawing rights on climate finance to Africa, including the African Development Bank.

The coalition calls on the international community, governments and development partners to comprehensively implement best practices, innovations and technologies and engage farmers and local communities, especially women and youth, in an approach that integrates science and traditional knowledge without harming biodiversity. or compromising community resilience.

He called on parties to ensure that adaptation and resilience are at the heart of African economies vulnerable to climate change.

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The Bank’s Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Beth Dunford, confirmed during a discussion with civil society that the alliance is “very important” for Africa, noting that the Bank allocates 64% of its funding to adapt to climate change. continent, and it has now opened a window for climate action aimed at providing specific resources and technical assistance to least developed countries on the continent.

For his part, Alliance President Augustine Njamanshi praised the relationship between development finance institutions, civil society and the private sector in combating climate change in Africa.

“Doubling adaptation financing will not be enough for the continent because governments have already spent a lot of money,” he said, adding that civil society and the private sector, especially banks, must work together for the continent’s benefit.

In turn, Ecotrades Fund Executive Director Pauline Nantungo Kalunda said, “Civil society and the private sector’s collaborative work has enabled 15,000 smallholder farmers to plant trees to increase carbon storage,” calling for the removal of barriers. Prevent communities from accessing climate finance.

Mithika Mwenda, President of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, a strong network of over 1,000 African climate organizations, emphasized the catalytic role of civil society and praised the partnership with the Bank.

“Government, the private sector and civil society are forming a ‘parallel’ in the fight against climate change in this coastal country,” said Roger Barrow, Burkina Faso’s environment minister.

• The African Development Bank allocates 64% of its financing to climate change on the continent.

5 Priorities:

– adaptation.

– Losses.

– Damages.

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– Food and land use systems.

– Conservation and restoration of forests.

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The UAE has long-term strategies for environmental sustainability

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The UAE has long-term strategies for environmental sustainability

According to a study conducted by the Regional Center for Strategic Analyzes in Abu Dhabi, sustainability strategies and tackling climate change are at the top of the national action agenda in the UAE. The UAE’s contributions and initiatives during COP 28 gained greater regional and international momentum, support for achieving a better harmonized formula for environmental protection and sustainability, and international pledges to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars to finance climate and sustainable projects.
Interregional said the UAE is making progress in strengthening its environmental leadership by investing tens of billions of dollars and providing legislation, regulatory frameworks, initiatives and policies to address climate change. Participation in dozens of contracts and initiatives around the world.
In this context, Interregional released the “UAE Environmental Achievement Index 2023” to monitor and track the performance of the country’s environmental initiatives in the field of environment and climate, measuring and monitoring 32 sub-indicators since its inception. “UAE Vision 2021” in 2010 to 2022. He also gave predictions till the year 2030.
The Environmental Performance Index is the arithmetic mean of four sub-indicators, namely: climate change, biodiversity, maintenance of a healthy and clean environment and environmental awareness and behaviour, as per the guidelines for developing composite indicators issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The center emphasized that the UAE’s approach to climate change has become a priority for government action, in an effort to be “zero climate neutral” and invest in green resources. In this aspect. He explained that there are many motives and reasons behind the UAE’s high priority of addressing the phenomenon of climate change. This comes in the backdrop of the state’s keenness to achieve its strategic plans on climate change. Among the key concepts that have made climate change a government priority are the catastrophic effects worldwide, in particular: droughts and floods, inundation of cities, waves of displacement, damage to agriculture and infrastructure, and degradation. Global food security crises.
The UAE has adopted a comprehensive approach to addressing the climate change crisis, seeking to achieve environmental sustainability through an integrated legislative and regulatory framework, in coordination and cooperation with the international community in this regard. Approach: Localize clean energy, adopt peaceful nuclear energy and support climate legislation and knowledge frameworks, and coordinate with the international and regional community to support international efforts to address climate change. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the UAE has won the trust of the international community to host COP28 from here.

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