Claim: The World Health Organisation  has announced that the Covid-19 pandemic is officially over.
Fact-check: Steve Barclay wrong to claim the WHO has announced the Covid-19 pandemic is 'officially over' - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not correct. the who has downgraded the covid-19 pandemic from the highest alert level, so it is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern. but the who says the pandemic is ongoing and covid-19 remains a global health risk.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Joe Gammie
Date published: 2023-06-19T00:00:00