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Impossible to predict when Covid-19 pandemic will be controlled: WHO

"This virus may never go away. The number of people infected by Covid-19 so far is relatively low," said Dr. Michael Ryan, in a news briefing on Wednesday

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"Without a vaccine, it could take years for the population to build up sufficient levels of immunity to it. I think it's important to put this on the table," he added.

BS Web TeamAgencies Geneva
The World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Programme chief said that it's impossible to predict when the Covid-19 pandemic might be controlled and that it's possible the new coronavirus may be here to stay.

"This virus may never go away. The number of people infected by Covid-19 so far is relatively low," said Dr. Michael Ryan, in a news briefing on Wednesday.

"Without a vaccine, it could take years for the population to build up sufficient levels of immunity to it. I think it's important to put this on the table," he added. 

"This virus may become just another endemic virus