Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed his confidence that the COVID-19 epidemic will end in 2023. He credits him with Thomas Francis Jr. for his contributions to healthcare. He said while presenting his medal. TASS.
“I am confident that at some point this year, we can say that COVID-19 has ended as a public health emergency of international importance and a pandemic,” Ghebreyesus said. said.
The WHO chief also noted that three years have passed since March 11, when WHO first declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. According to him, the world is now “in a much better position than at any time during a pandemic.” Among the “lessons” to be learned, Ghebreyesus highlighted the importance of investing in healthcare, research and international cooperation.
Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor in February declarationWhat can be said about the early end of the coronavirus pandemic. He added that there is an understanding of the risks based on what preventive measures are recommended.