Publications by authors named "Tondri N Guinko"
Article Synopsis
- * The WHO published the first COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update on August 17, 2020, and continued until the final edition on September 1, 2023, after which updates transitioned to a comprehensive format every 4 weeks.
- * The article reviews the WEU's data collection and publication process, its global impact, and offers recommendations to improve collaboration and information sharing for future health crises.
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, was declared a public health emergency in January 2020, with early studies showing that over 80% of deaths were among individuals aged 60 and older.
- The World Health Organization developed strategies to prioritize vaccine distribution, emphasizing the importance of vaccinating at-risk populations, particularly older adults, aiming for full vaccination coverage.
- Data analysis revealed that people aged 60 and above made up more than 80% of COVID-19 deaths globally, with significant mortality impact seen in lower and middle-income countries, highlighting the urgency for effective vaccine rollout.*