WHO states that coronavirus pandemics are not necessarily “big”

The· World Health Organization Is Coronavirus A pandemic is “not necessarily big”, meaning that more deadly viruses can still dominate the planet.

Dr. Mike Ryan, head of the WHO emergency program, said on Tuesday that the pandemic was a “wake-up call.”

“This pandemic was very serious … it affected every corner of the planet, but this isn’t necessarily a big deal,” he told a media briefing.

‘This is a wake-up call. We are now learning how to make things better: science, logistics, training, governance, better communication methods. But the earth is fragile.

“We live in an increasingly complex global society. These threats continue. If there is one thing we have to take from this pandemic with all the tragedy and loss. , That means we need to put together our actions. We need to honor those who have lost by doing better what we do every day. “

The World Health Organization warns that the coronavirus pandemic is “not necessarily big” and that more deadly viruses can still dominate the planet.Photo: Coronavirus tested in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday

Dr. Mike Ryan, Head of the WHO Emergency Program, said the pandemic is a “call for awakening” and areas such as science, governance and logistics need to be improved to address another global health crisis. Said.Photo: Singapore nurses receive Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday when city-states begin rolling out drugs

Ryan also said the virus is likely to remain a part of our lives, despite the introduction of vaccines that have begun to be deployed in Europe and the United States.

“A possible scenario is that the virus becomes another endemic virus and remains a threat, but at a very low level in the context of an effective global vaccination program.”

“We still don’t know how well the vaccine is being taken or how close it is to coverage levels that may give it the opportunity to go for removal.

“The presence of a vaccine, even if it is highly effective, does not guarantee the elimination or eradication of infectious diseases. It is a very high standard for us to overcome,” he said. It was.

Ryan said that the distribution of vaccines is why it is designed to save lives by protecting the most vulnerable people, Parents report.

“And deal with the moonlight, which could eliminate or eradicate this virus.”

At the WHO’s final news briefing this year on Tuesday, Dr. Mike Ryan, director of the agency’s emergency program, said the vaccine is unlikely to completely eradicate Covid-19. [File photo]

WHO Executive Director Tedros Adhanom Gebreyes said the end of the year was a good time to look back on the pandemic damage and progress since the beginning of the year.Photo: Tedros participates in a session on Covid-19 outbreaks held in Geneva on October 5th.

Professor David Heymann, chair of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazard, said in a previous briefing that it is the “fate” of the virus that causes endemic disease.

Before explaining in a media briefing that the concept of herd immunity was misunderstood, Hayman said, “The world is looking forward to herd immunity, and if enough people have immunity, infections will decrease. Would be. ”

‘It seems to be the fate of SARS-CoV-2 [Covid-19] Like the other four human coronaviruses, it becomes endemic and continues to mutate as it replicates in human cells, especially in areas of stronger hospitalization.

“Fortunately, we have life-saving tools, and by combining these with good public health, we can learn to live with Covid-19.”

Vaccination against the virus does not mean that social distance and other public health measures have ended, chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminasan told a briefing Tuesday.

“I don’t think there is any evidence that any vaccine is confident that it can prevent people from actually getting infected and thereby take over.

Life in Wuhan, the original epicenter of the pandemic in China, has returned to normal, partly due to the 76-day blockade.Photo: Wuhan residents are walking now on December 29th

In other parts of Europe, restrictions have been reintroduced amid concerns about an increase in incidents.Photo: A closed Dutch store that went into another blockade before Christmas

“Therefore, I think we should assume that vaccinated people need to take the same precautions,” said Swaminasan, who said the vaccine will prevent symptomatological and severe infections and death. He added that it was aimed at.

At the last World Health Organization briefing this year, Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Gebreyes said it was time to look back on both the damage and progress of the pandemic.

He pointed out that new variants of Covid-19 and pandemic fatigue are potential challenges for the coming year.

“The extraordinary cooperation between the private and public sectors, especially in this pandemic, has opened new ground. And in recent weeks, safe and effective vaccine deployments have begun in many countries. Is an incredible scientific achievement, “he said.

“This is great, but WHO does not rest until people in need everywhere have access to new vaccines and are protected.”