Coronavirus is wreaking havoc all over the world since 2020. The latest world COVID count has reached up to 14,20,15,863 mark with over 30, 32,994 deaths. Meanwhile, India is encountering the second wave of coronavirus and has reported more than 3 lakh fresh covid cases in the last 24 hours.
The medical infrastructure of the country has collapsed due to the shortage of beds, oxygen supply, vaccines, and other health care facilities. The nation's plight has become just like other developed nations which underwent the same in 2020.First-world countries like Britain, Spain, America, Israel, and Italy were among a few nations which witnessed a massive spike in Covid-19 infections leading to the crashed health systems.
However, now these countries are taking a sigh of relief from the pandemic. The vaccination drive in these countries has shown positive effects. UK was reporting around 60,000 corona cases per day but is now reporting around 2000 cases only. Israel has even made masks optional.
UK- 49% of the population has received vaccination resulting in 97% fewer cases
The rapid vaccination has proved beneficial in Britain. The country was reporting more than 60,000 cases a day with more than 1000 fatalities. Since December last year, the country commenced vaccination for its citizens; the country is reporting only 1000-2000 cases with 15-20 fatalities. The education institutes are re-opened and the restrictions are almost revoked.
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Israel- 61% population has received the vaccine
Israel has almost defeated the coronavirus with its rapid vaccination scheme. The country has set a target of vaccinating 90% of its population in the upcoming three to four months. Israel is reporting less than 100 cases and even masks are made optional in the country.
America- 39.56% population is vaccinated
America was witnessing more than 3 lakh cases in a day with more than 6000 fatalities. However, since rapid vaccination, U.S is reporting 80% fewer covid cases.
Spain, France, and Germany
Spain has vaccinated 20% of its population and is witnessing its positive effects as the number of cases has decreased. France has vaccinated 18.73 percent of its population and Germany has vaccinated 20.07%.