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By Tarun Sai LomteNov 7 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux A recent study published in Nature recommended specific actions to end the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
The study and findings In the present study, researchers conducted a Delphi study to develop a consensus on ongoing COVID-19 challenges with a diverse multinational panel of 386 experts from 112 countries and territories. The study yielded 41 statements and 57 recommendations to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The three top-ranked recommendations suggest a whole-of-society action and vaccines-plus strategy.
There were six recommendations in the Delphi process with less agreement. Of the two with more than 10% disagreement, panelists disagreed with the recommendations to 1) offer economic incentives to address vaccine skepticism and 2) adopt a syndromic approach for COVID-19 diagnosis in settings with low access to resources. The other four recommendations with disagreement were broadly related to the use of government enforcement and regulatory powers for disease control efforts.
Most experts on the panel agreed that vaccination alone might not be sufficient to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists suggested that public, industrial, and philanthropic investors should fund programs/projects that develop vaccines with long-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants. They recommended interventions to address vaccine hesitancy, such as engaging trusted local organizations and leaders in vaccination efforts.
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