To combat the coronavirus, the Cameroonian government has announced measures to protect the country from a resurgence of cases. In the United States, health authorities are preparing to launch a vaccination campaign this fall.
Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
In Cameroon, travelers arriving from foreign countries will be required to complete identification forms at airports. They will also be subject to COVID-19 testing. These measures primarily target travelers returning from the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
In case of flu-like symptoms, wearing a mask and practicing good hand hygiene will be essential. The Cameroonian government says it has the necessary capacity to detect cases.
In the United States, the virus is circulating. While new cases of COVID-19 are appearing in some regions, health authorities are preparing to launch a vaccination campaign in the fall.
Officials acknowledged that the need for vaccination was not as urgent as it had been a few years ago. Most Americans have some degree of immunity to the infection.
Last month, the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 influenza reached its lowest level since the pandemic hit the United States in 2020.
But immunity is waning. New variants of the virus are emerging, and hundreds of deaths and thousands of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are still being reported every week.
Health authorities have told Americans that they should expect an annual update of COVID-19 vaccines, just as they are advised to get vaccinated every year to protect themselves against the flu.
