“As vaccines are rolled out, testing will continue to play a vital role”, he said. That will still leave the virus with a lot of room to move, and testing will remain a vital tool for controlling the pandemic.”However, Tedros stressed that though vital, testing is only part of the strategy against Covid-19. “There is demonstrated experience of delivering ultra-cold chain vaccines, even in some of the most difficult and remote areas,” said Dr. O’Brien. Innovate for deliveryAs ultra-cold chain logistics are not in place everywhere, including in high-income nations, Dr O’Brien suggested that countries will have to “innovate” around systems for delivering Covid-19 vaccines that have this requirement. Countries should not let their guard downCountries with decreasing Covid-19 numbers still need to stay "vigilant," a World Health Organization (WHO) official said Friday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 28, 2020 06:33 UTC