World Health Organization (WHO) disclosed data on the possibility of a vaccine against COVID-19 protect for life. Emergency Program Director Michael Ryan said that a vaccine against the new coronavirus may not give protection to the vaccinated person for life. His words are conveyed by Reuters .
“We are seeing new evidence that protection may not last a lifetime, so reinfection is possible,” he warned.
However, Ryan added that vaccination is an important tool in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Also, according to him, it is extremely important to continue to comply with the measures that were introduced earlier: follow the rules of hygiene and wear masks. “Countries that are currently experiencing high rates of spread should maintain measures to contain the infection and only then organize the deployment of vaccinations,” the expert noted.
Otherwise, the situation threatens to spiral out of control and there is a risk of an epidemic, Ryan concluded.
Earlier the world predicted shortage of vaccines from COVID-19. Organization spokesman Michael Ryan said people need to be aware of the fact that the world will not have enough vaccinations to prevent a new rise in the number of cases for at least three to six months.