Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Delta variant of Covid, the most widespread, is being changed. “The world is going through a dangerous period,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adenam Gebreysus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that hospitals in countries lagging in vaccination could once again become overcrowded. It is changing again. “The world is going through a dangerous time of epidemic,” he said.
No country can be said to be free from this threat. So far, Delta variants have been found in 98 countries. It is spreading rapidly. Its prevalence is highest in countries lagging in vaccination. The way to avoid a new wave is to continue the practice of monitoring, testing, early detection of disease, isolation, and treatment. The WHO chief said it was important to wear masks, maintain social distance, avoid crowds and ensure ventilation inside buildings.
