A World Health Organization official on Tuesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as 'one big wave' and warned against complacency in the northern ...
Scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 , also known as novel coronavirusGENEVA: A World Health Organization official on Tuesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as"one big wave" and warned against complacency in the northern hemisphere summer since the infection does not share influenza's tendency to follow seasons.as"waves" as this suggests the virus is behaving in ways beyond human control, when in fact concerted action can slow its spread.
Pointing to high case numbers at the height of the US summer, she urged vigilance in applying measures and warned against mass gatherings. "People are still thinking about seasons. What we all need to get our heads around is this is a new virus and ... this one is behaving differently," she said.
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