Will vaccines end the pandemic? What the experts say

The Covid-19 vaccines are the lights at the end of the tunnel, but they do not mean they will end the pandemic, a health official said yesterday.

"I would like to say that vaccines are not equal to zero Covid," said Dr. Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization's Health Emergency Program.

"Vaccines and vaccinations will add a major, large and powerful tool to the package of tools we have, but they alone do not do the job."

For months, health experts have said that to prevent the virus from spreading, people should keep their distance from others, wash their hands and wear masks.

As more is learned about this coronavirus and the disease it causes, Covid-19, officials have changed their recommendations.

The CDC strengthened its guidelines, saying that wearing a mask is critical and sometimes, people have to wear them in their homes as well.

"Because the highest risk of transmission has been documented between the home contacts of patients with Covid-19, keeping the home safe requires physical distancing, using public health strategies and, in particular, the consistent and correct use of facial to prevent the introduction and transmission of (the virus), ”the CDC said.

Officials have warned that cases of the coronavirus will increase during the winter as more people stay indoors and gather for the holidays.

In a press release, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told reporters:

"Covid will not go away simply because there are several doses of vaccine in a refrigerator awaiting delivery."

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Source: CNN