WHO Declares End to COVID-19 Global Health Emergency But Warns Pandemic Not Over

The WHO has ended the global health emergency for COVID-19 but warns the threat is not over.
Thousands of people are still dying from COVID-19 each week and recent case spikes in Southeast Asia and the Middle East show the pandemic is ongoing.
COVID-19 has caused at least 7 million deaths and 764 million cases globally with billions vaccinated but mostly in wealthy nations.
The WHO and health experts warn people must remain vigilant by getting vaccinated and taking precautions as new variants could still emerge.
The end of the global health emergency and loosening restrictions in some countries comes as the pandemic's effects have caused massive global suffering and economic turmoil.