In light of the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus’ declaration that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is nigh, nations wonder whether they can let their guard down and resume ‘normalcy’ as it existed pre-pandemic. There is a also a certain degree of confusion over retaining health infrastructure created for COVID-19 and what public health measures should remain in place. The WHO’s Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan clarifies on the points Dr. Tedros made in his speech and underlines the importance of not letting up efforts just yet. View More…