WHO official: Coronavirus pandemic may decline

The coronavirus pandemic may decline. A representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Melita Vuinovich, told Rossiya Gazeta, Report quotes.

According to her, there is no consensus on how the situation regarding the incidence of COVID-19 will develop this year, but the pandemic will not end, and the virus will not go away.

Vujnovic noted that the latest news about vaccines inspired hope, and specialists "are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and this light is getting brighter."

She recalled that an increasing number of countries are moving towards mass vaccination against or even have already started it. The WHO representative said the vaccines could end the pandemic, but they will not solve all problems. Moreover, it is necessary to continue to take measures against the spread of infection and reduce mortality by wearing masks, observing hygiene, and not forgetting about other rules, she added.