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COVID global emergency over but risks remain, says China health official

FILE PHOTO: People walk at the tourism site of Qianmen street, in Beijing, China March 14, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the global emergency status for COVID-19, the virus remains harmful and China will continue to monitor it while increasing vaccinations among high-risk groups, a top Chinese health official said.

The WHO ended its highest level of alert for COVID on Friday, more than three years after its original declaration, saying countries should now manage the virus along with other infectious diseases.

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