World Health Organization Claims Control Over COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) Chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed belief that the measures being taken by countries around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are effective, despite a recent increase in new cases globally.
According to the latest data, the global number of COVID-19 cases surpassed 102 million on January 31, as reported by RIA Novosti. The United States has the most confirmed cases with over 25 million, followed by India with over 10.7 million, Brazil with over 9 million, Russia with over 3.8 million, and the UK with over 3.7 million.
The WHO Chief noted that while many countries still have rising numbers of infected, the global decrease over the past few weeks is encouraging. However, he did not specify which measures are effective in controlling the pandemic.
The statement was reported by Almaty.tv, citing vesti.ru. It's worth noting that the WHO has classified certain variants under monitoring, with some subvariants, such as XFG, exhibiting moderate growth advantages but low risk of immune escape.
Despite the ongoing increase in cases, public health experts and organizations, including WHO and CDC, emphasize the importance of vaccination, testing, and precautionary measures to control the spread and mitigate potential surges.
It's important to remember that these numbers represent the current status of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. They do not account for recoveries or ongoing recovery efforts in each country. Furthermore, the rankings of countries with the most confirmed COVID-19 cases are subject to change as new data is reported.
The WHO Chief's statement does not provide information on the current global number of COVID-19 cases or a timeline for when the pandemic might be fully controlled. Additionally, he did not discuss the severity or lethality of the new COVID-19 strains.
In conclusion, while the global number of new COVID-19 cases has been rising recently, the WHO Chief's statement indicates a belief that the virus can be controlled, even with the emergence of new strains. It underscores the ongoing need for vigilance, testing, and precautionary measures to protect public health.
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Science plays a crucial role in tracking and understanding the spread of COVID-19, as well as in developing health-and-wellness solutions to combat the pandemic. Adherence to testing, vaccination, and precautionary measures, as emphasized by public health experts and organizations like WHO and CDC, are key elements in these solutions.
