The head of the WHO pleaded with everyone to take advantage of this chance to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 65 lakh people worldwide.
Last week, COVID-19 recorded deaths reached their lowest level since March 2020. Never before have we had a better chance to put a stop to the pandemic.
Although the end is not in sight just yet, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Wednesday that it is close by (September 14).
A marathon runner does not quit when the finish line is in sight, according to Dr. Ghebreyesus, who used the example of a race to make his point.
The head of the WHO pleaded with everyone to take advantage of this chance to stop the pandemic, which has claimed more than 65 lakh lives worldwide.
"We run the risk of more mutations, more deaths, more disruption, and more uncertainty if we don't seize this chance right away"- he added.
The number of reported cases of COVID-19 decreased by 28% to 3.1 million for the week ending September 11 compared to the previous week.
Continue SARS-CoV-2 testing and sequencing, and combine services for surveillance and testing with those for other respiratory infections.
Integrate COVID-19 care into primary health care systems, and ensure that you have a system in place for providing patients with the care that is best for them.
Maintain infection prevention and control measures in healthcare facilities to safeguard patients without COVID and medical staff.
Continue SARS-CoV-2 testing and sequencing, and combine services for surveillance and testing with those for other respiratory infections.