The World Health Organization WHO says the covid19 pandemic continues to constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
This follows the record number of infections of up to 30 percent in two weeks fueled by new sub-variants B4 and B5.
Speaking at a virtual briefing Tuesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave a global overview of the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted some challenges to the ongoing response.
Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease also expressed its concerns.
Here is the WHO chief.