As the World Health Organization(WHO) cautioned against relying too much on vaccines, the chief of the UN health body <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-tedros-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-on-camera-347722">Tedros</a> Adhanom Ghebreyesus&nbsp;said: "COVID-19 has shown what humanity is capable of at its best and worst."

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Tedros said the virus has shown "inspiring acts of compassion &amp; self-sacrifice, breathtaking feats of science and innovation, heart-warming demonstrations of solidarity but also disturbing signs of self-interest, blame-shifting &amp; division."

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WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan had said earlier that "vaccines do not equal zero Covid" warning against treating it as a silver bullet.

"Vaccination will add a major, major, powerful tool to the tool kit that we have. But by themselves, they will not do the job," Ryan said while Tedros asserted that there was was "growing perception that the pandemic is over".

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-suggests-e-certificates-for-covid-19-vaccine-receivers-347445">WHO</a> said 51 candidate vaccines were currently being tested on humans, with 13 reaching final-stage mass testing.&nbsp;

Tedros had said earlier that would be happy to have a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccines-do-not-mean-pandemic-is-over-who-347583">coronavirus</a> vaccine, however, he said "I need to make sure it's my turn. I don't want to take anybody's vaccine."

Tedros applauded US president-elect Joe Biden and ex-US presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton who have volunteered the take the jabs to ensure public trust for the vaccine.

"It's a good idea... I think it's very good that they already have shown their commitment. They can influence," he said, adding,"they are influencers."

As the World Health Organization(WHO) cautioned against relying too much on vaccines, the chief of the UN health body Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "COVID-19 has shown what humanity is capable of at its best and worst.

As the World Health Organization(WHO) cautioned against relying too much on vaccines, the chief of the UN health body Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "COVID-19 has shown what humanity is capable of at its best and worst." Watch: Tedros said the virus has shown "inspiring acts of compassion & self-sacrifice, breathtaking feats of science and innovation, heart-warming demonstrations of solidarity but also disturbing signs of self-interest, blame-shifting & division." #COVID19 has shown what humanity is capable of at its best & worst: Inspiring acts of compassion & self-sacrifice Breathtaking feats of science & innovation Heart-warming demonstrations of solidarity But also disturbing signs of self-interest, blame-shifting & division#UNGASS — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) December 5, 2020 × WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan had said earlier that "vaccines do not equal zero Covid" warning against treating it as a silver bullet. "Vaccination will add a major, major, powerful tool to the tool kit that we have. But by themselves, they will not do the job," Ryan said while Tedros asserted that there was was "growing perception that the pandemic is over". The WHO said 51 candidate vaccines were currently being tested on humans, with 13 reaching final-stage mass testing. Tedros had said earlier that would be happy to have a coronavirus vaccine, however, he said "I need to make sure it's my turn. I don't want to take anybody's vaccine." Tedros applauded US president-elect Joe Biden and ex-US presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton who have volunteered the take the jabs to ensure public trust for the vaccine. "It's a good idea... I think it's very good that they already have shown their commitment. They can influence," he said, adding,"they are influencers."

COVID-19 has shown disturbing signs of self-interest, blame-shifting & division: WHO chief Tedros

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-wuhan-fears-of-second-coronavirus-wave-in-chinas-northeast-294018">coronavirus </a>pandemic "will be with us for a long time".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-outbreak-chinas-economy-contracts-job-losses-mount-294065">Also Read:&nbsp;Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount</a>

"Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said while adding that most people around the world "remain susceptible to COVID-19".

"WHO declared virus emergency at the right time," Tedros asserted, adding that&nbsp;the world "had enough time to respond".

The WHO chief has come in for scathing criticism from the US for&nbsp;its handling of the virus. US President Trump froze funds for the UN health agency accusing it of "mishandling" the virus.

Trump had earlier accused the WHO of having a "China bais".&nbsp;

"COVID-19 is reminding us of a simple but vital truth: we are one species, sharing one planet," the WHO chief said on the occasion of World Earth Day.

The international health body had warned earlier that there was still a long way to go to defeat the COVID-19 epidemic with most countries still in the early stages of dealing with the pandemic even as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to prepare for a ferocious second wave.

With several countries across the world on lockdown from the US, Europe to Asia, the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage countries even as economies have gone into recession with oil prices plunging.

As a result of the large scale deaths, President Trump said he would stop issuing of green cards for 60 days, but exempted temporary workers.

"It will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he said. "It would be wrong and unjust for Americans to be replaced with immigrant labor flown in from abroad," the US president added.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the coronavirus pandemic "will be with us for a long time". Also Read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount "Make no mistake: we have a long way to go.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the coronavirus pandemic "will be with us for a long time". Also Read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount "Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said while adding that most people around the world "remain susceptible to COVID-19". "WHO declared virus emergency at the right time," Tedros asserted, adding that the world "had enough time to respond". The WHO chief has come in for scathing criticism from the US for its handling of the virus. US President Trump froze funds for the UN health agency accusing it of "mishandling" the virus. Trump had earlier accused the WHO of having a "China bais". "COVID-19 is reminding us of a simple but vital truth: we are one species, sharing one planet," the WHO chief said on the occasion of World Earth Day. The international health body had warned earlier that there was still a long way to go to defeat the COVID-19 epidemic with most countries still in the early stages of dealing with the pandemic even as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to prepare for a ferocious second wave. With several countries across the world on lockdown from the US, Europe to Asia, the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage countries even as economies have gone into recession with oil prices plunging. As a result of the large scale deaths, President Trump said he would stop issuing of green cards for 60 days, but exempted temporary workers. "It will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he said. "It would be wrong and unjust for Americans to be replaced with immigrant labor flown in from abroad," the US president added.

Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief Tedros

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COVID-19 has shown disturbing signs of self-interest, blame-shifting & division: WHO chief Tedros

Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief Tedros