Please find below, the link of the WHO Director-General's statement as well as other materials from the COVID-19 media briefing on January 22, 2021 and more:
Yesterday, the United States of America announced that it plans to retain its membership in WHO. We welcome President Biden’s commitment not just to remaining part of the WHO family, but to working constructively with WHO, its Member States and the multilateral system to end the pandemic and address the many health challenges we face globally.
Today I’m glad to announce that COVAX has signed an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for up to 40 million doses of its vaccine.
COVAX is on track to deliver 2 billion doses by the end of year.
It’s important we all remember that vaccines will complement, but not replace, the proven public health measures that have been shown to suppress transmission and save lives.
Media briefing audio link (Length 1hr 08 mins): https://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/presser/WHO-AUDIO_Emergencies_Coronavirus_Press_Conference_22JAN2021.mp3
News edit link (TRT 4 mins 24 sec): https://who.canto.global/b/V456T