According to the WHO website, Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had a meeting with Chinese officials and asked for specific and clear data on the epidemiological situation in China. Moreover, the WHO asked for more genetic sequencing data.
In a meeting, WHO demanded data including hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and deaths. vaccinations delivered and its status in people above 60 years old. WHO highlighted the importance of vaccination and boosters to protect against severe disease.
During the meeting, the WHO asked China to strengthen its clinical management and impact assessment. Moreover, Conveyed the willingness to assist in these areas. WHO also invited Chinese Scientists to engage more closely in COVID-19 expert networks including clinical management. WHO has invited Chinese scientists to present detailed data on viral sequencing at a meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution on January 3, according to the statement.
China’s National Health Commission and the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration briefed WHO on China’s evolving strategy and actions in the areas of epidemiology, monitoring of variants, vaccination, clinical care, communication, and R&D.