WHO declared COVID-19 emergency very late, catastrophe could have been prevented: Global expert panel
Highlights It added that the catastrophe could have been prevented NEW DELHI: A global panel of experts has said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the COVID-19 an emergency very late and the catastrophe caused by the deadly virus across the globe could have been prevented. The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) said a series of bad decisions by the WHO meant COVID-19 went on to kill at least 3.3 million people so far and devastate the global economy. The panel called for bold WHO reforms and revitalising national preparedness plans to prevent ano...