COVID-19 response

XBB.1.16 is now a Covid ‘variant of interest’: WHO

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Maintain essential health services during COVID-19 response: WHO

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, repurposing of health workers, cancellation of elective care, closure of outpatient services, insufficient personal protective equipment, and changes in treatment policy have significantly impacted the delivery of essential services.

COVID-19 response

XBB.1.16 is now a Covid ‘variant of interest’: WHO

Maintain essential health services during COVID-19 response: WHO

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