Micronesia first the outbreak of COVID-19 has grown in one week for more More than 1,000 cases by Tuesday, causing concern in Pacific Island Country.
In the past week, Micronesia will likely become the final Nation in The world with a population of more from 100,000 to experience outbreak of disease after avoiding for Two and a half years thanks to its geographical location isolation and borders controls.
Health officials said cases are increasing rapidly. I mentioned 140 new Monday cases, so total to 1,261, a number that includes some of the cases caught at the border before the outbreak.
eight people They were taken to the hospital and one Officials said the older man had died.
Many senior lawmakers and senior Officials, including Vice President Yossiu George, have contracted the disease. who Officials said he was taken to the hospital. They said the Vice President’s condition is improving.
Camille Movik, who family Owns a Fusion Restaurant in Pohnpei State, the Associated Press that a lot of people published on Facebook asks, for For example, for others to stay away from homes.
“In the beginning there was very little of Panic and anxiety with Bone people said.
she told her restaurant It stayed open though business It was slow because many people They were afraid to eat in. She said some other restaurants had closed their dining rooms and were only providing takeaway services.
Movik said the authorities issued a directive that everything people Masks must be worn in public – even outdoors – and they faced fines of 1000 dollars for Non-compliance.
She said one The positive result was that the outbreak pushed many people who had not previously been vaccinated people to get their shots.
she said a lot people It is suspected that the virus may have been spreading before first community Status confirmed last week because health authorities were not routinely testing patients for the disease.
else yearbecame Micronesia one of Little countries To impose a broad mandate requiring all eligible citizens to be vaccinated against Corona virus.
The government threatened to withhold federal funds from any individuals or business friends who he did not do follow The rules. Health officials said this week that 75% of people age 5 and over They were fully vaccinated.
Movic said many parts of The community continued to function as before, including many people who They work from their desks.
“Hopefully things will get better back back to normal soon, Movik said. “Just like in other countries over They’ve got time over Restrictions are lifted.”
