Northern Ireland has some way to go before an end to the Covid19 pandemic is in sight, according to the chief scientific adviser 🦠
Northern Ireland has some way to go before it can say an end to the pandemic is in sight, the chief scientific adviser has said.
Prof Young said while fewer people were testing positive, there were about 200 people in hospital with the virus.That meant some people remained very ill from the virus, which continued to place additional pressure on the hospital system, he added. World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "We are not there yet. But the end is in sight."Prof Young welcomed the assessment but cautioned the WHO's statement must be read in full.
The WHO continues to urge countries to maintain vigilance and likened the pandemic to a marathon race.Prof Young said one way to help get everyone across the finishing line was for the public to get their autumn booster.