COVID-19 is still a global health emergency, WHO says
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The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), almost three years after it was first recognized as such back in January 2020.
The determination was made last week at a meeting by the Emergency Committee on COVID-19, according to Dr. Tedros Adhanom, director-general of WHO.
"The committee emphasized the need to strengthen surveillance and expand access to tests, treatments and vaccines for those most at risk," Adhanom said in a briefing. "And for all countries to update their national preparedness and response plans."
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