Lockdowns are a blunt instrument, and with the right mix of targeted and tailored measures, further national lockdowns can be avoided.
Several countries are using a data-driven approach to drive a targeted response.Worldwide, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors are increasing vulnerability to COVID-19 infection and the likelihood of worse outcomes, including in younger people.
The pandemic has underscored the urgency of addressing NCDs and their risk factors. Because people with NCDs are at high risk of severe COVID-19, finding effective therapeutics for these patients is a high priority.WHO has issued new guidance on the use of corticosteroids to treat patients with severe COVID-19 -- recommending the use of.