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Wednesday, November 13
According to Bill Gates, we are entering “the worst phase of the pandemic” just when we thought it could end
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, reported through his Twitter account that “the United States could enter the worst phase of the pandemic.” The technological entrepreneur and philanthropist has given a particular follow-up to what has happened with the coronavirus and its spread.
In addition, Gates reported that due to the current situation with the appearance of the Omicron variant, it will suspend all its celebration plans corresponding to the Christmas and end of the year parties, so will not go on vacation , according to his positioning published on the social network.
Just when it seemed like life would return to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Omicron will hit home for all of us. Close friends of mine now have it, and I’ve canceled most of my holiday plans.
– Bill Gates (@BillGates) December 21, 2021
“We must take the Omicron variant very seriously, until we know more. ”He advised. Along the same lines, Gates explained that he expects a wave that lasts at least three months, although said he was confident that the pandemic would end in the course of 2022 .
According to the technological entrepreneur, Ómicron is spreading faster than any virus in history, ensuring that this strain will soon be in all countries of the world, so it is necessary to be attentive to what might happen.
In this sense, Gates urged that health recommendations should be followed to combat Covid – 14.
“In the meantime, we all have to take care of each other, especially the most vulnerable, whether they live on the streets or in another country. That means wearing masks, avoiding large indoor gatherings, and getting vaccinated. Getting a booster provides the best protection. ”
He also emphasized vaccination:“ Vaccines are designed to keep people from getting seriously ill or die and they are doing well. ”
Despite expressing concern about how difficult it can be to face the Omicron variant, Bill Gates admitted who has the hope that the pandemic will end next year with the requirement to “take appropriate action.”
“I know it is frustrating to enter another Christmas season with COVID threatening us. But it won’t be like this forever. Someday the pandemic will end and the better we take care of ourselves, the sooner that moment will come “, he concluded.
In the United States one of the great concerns about this new variant of the virus has to do with the fact that, despite the fact that millions have already been immunized, there are still a large number of Americans who do not want to be vaccinated, mainly, for questions related to religious creed or for health reasons .
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