The World Health OrganizationSLOTXO TRUE WALLETwarns that if the world cannot stop the spread of COVID-19 If a delta species is not able to stop an omicron strain either.
On December 2, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adnahom Ghebreyesus said at least 23 countries out of five of the six regions were in the WHO area of action. with reported cases of COVID-19 Omicron species and the number of infected people is expected to increase further
"Omicron's global attention is understandable," Ghebreyesus said in a press conference on the website.
“WHO takes the transmission of Omicron very seriously. And every country should do it too. But it's not a surprise to us. Because this is what the virus is.”
He also said Omicron, which the WHO has designated as a worrying mutant. will continue to spread If the world allows it to happen
“We are learning about Omicron all the time. But there's still a lot to learn about the impact of the epidemic. the severity of the disease and efficacy in the detection of various pathogens, including treatments and vaccines,” Tedros said.
He also said The world must not forget that we have been exposed to the most highly infectious and dangerous species like the Delta. At present, there are infected people spread around the world.
“We need to use existing tools to prevent the spread and protect people from Delta. and if we do that We will also be able to prevent the spread and protect lives from Omicron,” Tedros said.
He also warned that If nationally and individually don't do what they need to do to stop the delta epidemic. "They won't be able to stop Omicron either."
The WHO advisory group has met to assess the evidence and highlight the studies needed to answer questions that have arisen in recent days.