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Current COVID-19 situation and what's next for COVID-19

As we enter into the 4th year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have lifesaving tools and a better understanding of the virus dynamics. However, the virus continues to evolve with new variants reported. WHO's Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN) organised a webinar to provide an update on the current COVID-19 situation, the new variants, and discuss what it means for the pandemic and our lives.

Speakers: 

  • Dr Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness (EPP), WHO 
  • Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical Lead, COVID-19 Response, WHO Health Emergencies programme, WHO
  • Dr Anurag Agrawal, Director of the CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, India
  • Dr Lorenzo Subisssi, Technical Officer, Emerging Zoonotic DiseasesWHO Health Emergencies programme, WHO