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FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks walk on a street, as coronavirus disease outbreaks continue in Shanghai, China, December 13, 2022. - REUTERSPIX: The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively.
The UN health agency said the meeting was “to seek further information on the situation, and to offer WHO’s expertise and further support.” It asked for data on vaccinations delivered and vaccination status, especially in vulnerable people and those aged over 60.“WHO reiterated the importance of vaccination and boosters to protect against severe disease and death for people at higher risk,“ the Geneva-based organisation said.
“WHO stressed the importance of monitoring and the timely publication of data to help China and the global community to formulate accurate risk assessments and to inform effective responses,“ it said.
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