Despite widespread vaccination campaigns, herd immunity to the coronavirus will not be achieved this year, the WHO's top scientist has said.
Until then, preventive measures such as masks will be necessary.
World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said Monday that herd immunity to the coronavirus would not be achieved in 2021, despite the growing availability of vaccines.
Mitigating factors to herd immunity include limited access to vaccines in developing countries, skepticism about vaccination and the potential for virus mutations, according to health experts.
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MIDDLE EAST
Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle.
South Korean diplomat in Iran over seized ship, frozen funds.
Iran berates South Korea for 'submitting' to U.S. after tanker seizure.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia reopen border after Gulf detente.
Palestinians expect jabs in March, accuse Israel of shirking duty.
Israel unveils plan for 800 more settlements in disputed West Bank.
In Trump's final days, Netanyahu orders more settler homes built.
Families reunite as Qatar-Saudi flights resume after rift.
ASIA
N. Korea’s Kim adds title: General secretary of ruling party.
Authorities locate black boxes, retrieve debris after Indonesia plane crash.
US, Australia, UK, Canada slam Hong Kong mass arrests.
Australia records handful of new coronavirus cases as national frictions grow.
Malaysia's king declares state of emergency to curb spread of COVID-19.
New Zealand central bank hit by cyberattack.
AFRICA
UN warns 2.3 million people need aid in Ethiopia's Tigray region amid fears of 'massive' coronavirus spread.
6 rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga gorilla reserve.
French warplanes fly over Central African Republic amid vote tensions.
Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt talks on mega-dam break down, again.
Uganda elections: Facebook shuts down government-linked accounts.
Senegal imposes curfew.
US to set up consulate in turning point for disputed Western Sahara.
Algerian leader returns to Germany to be treated for Covid-19 complications.
EUROPE
Portugual's president tests positive for Covid-19, shows no symptoms.
Armenia-Azerbaijan: Putin urges 'next steps' after peace.
Democrats seek to kick Trump out of US political life forever, Russian senator says.
Angela Merkel calls Trump Twitter ban 'problematic'.
Britain to tighten laws on imports linked to alleged Chinese human rights abuses: Telegraph.
Snowstorm blankets central Spain, disrupts schools, transportation.
AMERICAS
Trump approves D.C. emergency declaration ahead of Biden inauguration.
Dems will call on Pence to use the 25th Amendment on Monday, or else Pelosi will begin impeachment of 'deranged, unhinged and dangerous' Trump to stop him running for president again - as she raises fears he might PARDON MAGA mob.
House to vote on impeaching Trump Wednesday.
Nancy Pelosi says she wants Donald Trump impeached to stop him running for president again and raises fears he might PARDON MAGA mob - on eve of Democrats voting on Article of impeachment.
Trump remains defiant amid calls to resign.
Washington, DC mayor wants tighter security at Biden inauguration.
Cuba scolds US for ‘cynical & opportunistic’ inclusion into its list of state sponsors of terrororism days before Trump’s exit.
Latin America under pressure to vaccinate amid spike in Covid-19 toll.
Canada considers adding Proud Boys to terrorist list alongside Isis and al-Qaida.
Mexico asks U.S. to extend restrictions on non-essential land border crossings.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
France’s military says Mali strike targeted jihadists, not wedding party.
Hezbollah denies any role in production of amphetamines.
Deadly IS attack threatens China's Belt and Road in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St ends lower with Washington turmoil, earnings in view.
Oil prices sapped by rising virus cases; anticipated drop in U.S. inventory stems losses.
Conservative social network Parler sues Amazon over shutdown.
Corporate America looks to penalize Trump, Republicans -- for now.
Oil prices fall on renewed coronavirus concerns as China cases mount.
Amazon joins Apple, Google in blocking Parler social app.
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