The World Health Organization has announced that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the designation was lifted based on the advice of an emergency committee.
He adds that COVID-19 still remains a threat, saying that the virus claimed one life every three minutes last week.
The WHO chief also cites the potential for new variants and a surge in cases.
The WHO issued its highest level of alert over COVID-19 in January 2020.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the designation was lifted based on the advice of an emergency committee.
He adds that COVID-19 still remains a threat, saying that the virus claimed one life every three minutes last week.
The WHO chief also cites the potential for new variants and a surge in cases.
The WHO issued its highest level of alert over COVID-19 in January 2020.
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World Health Organization (WHO) declares end of COVID-19 public health emergency, while emphasizing ongoing threat. One life lost every three minutes last week reported. Potential for new variants and case surges cited as concerns. Highest level of alert issued in January 2020.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230506_02/
Date: May 6, 2023
Created: 2023/05/06 07:41
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:22
Last Read: 2023/05/06 07:43