The World Health Organization on Monday applauded the start of COVID-19 vaccinations through the global initiative COVAX, though it warned the coronavirus crisis will likely persist into next year.
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WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme Director Dr Michael Ryan, however, said that the arrival of vaccines could dramatically reduce hospitalisations and death.
WHO says coronavirus cannot be completely eradicated by the end of 2021
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adanom Gabrius. Photo: File
WHO says coronavirus is not likely to be completely eradicated by the end of this year.
Precautionary measures can be taken to control hospital admissions and deaths caused by the virus, says WHO official.
According to the WHO official, the pandemic is currently under control.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday that coronavirus is not likely to be completely eradicated by the end of this year, however, vaccines can help save lives.
Precautionary measures can be taken to control hospital admissions and deaths caused by the virus, WHO Health Emergencies Programme Executive Director Dr Mike Ryan said, adding that last week saw a rise in virus cases after six consecutive weeks of decline.