Global decline in cases
The World Health Organisation says the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over.
The organisation notes there was a global decline in cases and deaths last week, for the second week in a row.
The #COVID19 pandemic has been a difficult time for each and every one of us. We all want it to be over and it will be over but we mustn't be complacent. There's always a rainbow after the rain. #InThisTogether #ItWillBeOver pic.twitter.com/9If96wm5EK
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 17, 2021
But Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, there are still worrying signs:

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