Respiratory illnesses from COVID19, flu and other pathogens have been on the increase in many countries for weeks and this is expected to continue following the recent holidays.
As individuals: make sure to test and seek care when needed because COVID-19 treatments can prevent severe disease and death. Continue to use masks, ventilation and distancing to reduce exposures, and make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on your COVID-19 and flu shots.
As governments: provide access to reliable tests, treatments and vaccines, especially to those who are most at risk for severe infection.
Keep up surveillance, sequencing and reporting to track COVID-19 virus evolution, and provide clear messaging about the risks and measures to reduce risk for your populations.
These WHO recommendations provide more about what is needed by governments to tackle the continued global threats of COVID-19:
Respiratory illnesses from #COVID19, flu and other pathogens have been on the increase in many countries for weeks and this is expected to continue following the recent holidays.
As individuals: make sure to test and seek care when needed because COVID-19 treatments can prevent…
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 5, 2024
h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal