Although COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern, it remains a public health threat, and the number of people infected have increased in recent months. New variants of SARS-CoV-2 have also emerged, such as EG.5 and BA2.86. This webinar will cover the current situation, what the emerging variants are and how much of a risk they pose to public health, and what can be done about it.
This webinar offered interpretation services in French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic, while also featuring AI-powered interpretation in Bengali, Chinese and Hindi to broaden global accessibility.
Presentation
Video recordings
Human interpretation:
AI interpretation:
Speakers
- Dr Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP), WHO
- Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Unit Head, Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses Unit (EDZ), EPP, WHO
- Prof Anne von Gottberg, National Institute of Communicable Diseases, South Africa
- Dr Meera Chand, Deputy Director, UK Health Security Agency (to be confirmed)
- Dr Lorenzo Subissi, Technical Officer, EDZ, EPP, WHO
Disclaimer: Some of the video recordings available on this website (Chinese, Hindi and Bengali) utilize AI-based language interpretation. Although we aim for accuracy, these interpretations may not completely reflect the nuances and complexities inherent in the original content. The World Health Organization (WHO) disclaims responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misrepresentations that may arise from these translations. The official record of any event will remain the original English version. For critical or complex information, viewers are advised to consult the original content or seek the assistance of a human interpreter.