OMS decreta fin de emergencia por Covid: "Ya no es un hecho inusual, nos va a acompañar"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared an end to the global health emergency relating to COVID-19. The announcement came on July 21, 2021, a year and a half after the initial declaration was made. While the pandemic continues to spread in many countries, the WHO emphasized that it is now a fact of life, and people will need to learn to live with it in much the same way as they have with other infectious diseases. The WHO also announced that the virus is to be treated as an endemic disease that will continue to circulate at low levels. This means that it will not disappear altogether, and communities will need to learn to manage it in the long term. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some experts warning that the virus could continue to mutate and create new variants that would require new vaccines. Others have suggested that now is the time to accept the reality of the virus and focus on ensuring people have access to vaccines and treatments. It is clear that the world is still grappling with COVID-19, and there is still much to be done to ensure everyone’s safety. This announcement is a reminder that we cannot let our guard down and that we must continue to work together as a global community to manage the virus and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.