77 countries have now reported cases of #Omicron & the reality is that Omicron is probably in most countries, even if it hasn’t been detected yet. Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant: Tedros A Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO

WHO is concerned that such programmes will repeat the #COVID19 vaccine hoarding we saw this year, & exacerbate inequity. It’s clear that as we move forward, boosters could play an important role, esp for those at highest risk of severe disease death: Tedros A Ghebreyesus, DG, WHO

Let me be very clear, WHO is not against boosters. We are against inequality. Our main concern is to save lives, everywhere: Tedros A Ghebreyesus, Director General, WHO