WHO calls for unity in preventing severe illness and death from Covid-19 

The WHO's Dr Mike Ryan said there were many actions governments can take to reduce the tragic losses of life. These include 'the rollout of vaccines in a more equitable way', controlling variants and keeping strong public health measures. File picture

It is not too late to end this pandemic if governments come together to tackle severe illness and death from Covid-19, a senior World Health Organisation official has said.

A public briefing heard the “public health emergency” could be faced down if countries work together.