Pharma
Healthcare

WHO just removed Covid-19’s emergency tag. That doesn’t mark the end of the virus or the pandemic.

WHO just removed Covid-19’s emergency tag. That doesn’t mark the end of the virus or the pandemic.
Getty Images

Concept by Vikas Dandekar and Muhabit ul haq.

Synopsis

The World Health Organization has lifted the emergency status of the pandemic. With most of the world dropping guard against the virus, it was a symbolic decision. But, as WHO indicated, experts have cautioned that the threat remains. Therefore, the muted phase of the virus should be utilised to build strong guard rails to avoid another virulent outbreak.

By
10 mins read, Last Updated:
May 5 marked a momentous day for the world. Geneva-headquartered World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the emergency status of the Covid-19 outbreak. Exactly 1,221 days ago, the United Nations agency had learned of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, the cause of which was unknown. On January 30, 2020, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had announced it was a public health emergency of international concern,

To Read the Full Story, Become an ET Prime Member

Access the exclusive Economic Times stories, Editorial and Expert opinion

Subscribe Now

Monsoon Offer

Get flat 20% off

on ETPrime membership

Membership Benefits

Access the exclusive Economic Times

Stories, Editorial & Expert opinion

Complete Access with ET Prime

Experience your Economic Times newspaper, The way you've always liked!

Get to know where the market gurus invest & grow your portfolio.

Stock Report Plus

In-depth stock analysis for 4000+ companies

Stock Analyzer

Instant stock analysis based on Solvency, Profitability, Growth, Valuation, Momentum, Risk & More.

Now Available with ET Prime

Manage your money efficiently with this weekly guide.

Clean experience

with minimal ads

Easy & distraction-free reading with 90% less ads

Sharp Insight-rich,

In-depth stories across 20+ sectors

1500+ Exclusive stories & analysis across sectors to help you stay informed

Get One Year Times Prime Subscription worth ₹1199 for free

Get 1 Year Complimentary Subscription of TOI+ worth Rs.799/-

Enjoy unlimited access to breaking news and thought provoking stories from all around the world.

Get One Year Docubay Subscription worth ₹999 for free

Stream award-winning international documentaries from more than 100 countries.

Offers By Our Partners

Exclusively for ET Prime Members

Members Love Us

The stalwarts of the industry trust ET Prime for insightful analysis & unbiased thought pieces

Gift a story

Your membership includes Story Gifting Credits. Now gift exclusive stories to your friends & peers.

Comment & Engage

with ET Prime community

Communicate & build a connection with great minds of the industry

A trusted team of

Journalists & Analysts

Unbiased perspective & detailed reporting by our team of journalists who have in-depth knowledge and years of experience