Archive · 27 May 2025
COVID-19 Now Endemic, Say Experts, Vaccines Questioned
COVID-19 is now like the flu, according to experts.
This means it's always around, but not causing as much worry.
Scientists say the current versions of the virus aren't a big problem and we don't need to rush for vaccines.
They also think we need to check if the vaccines we have are still working well, since the virus has changed.
Early measures like spraying bleach were unnecessary.
Basic treatment is sufficient for most people without other health problems.
Experts believe COVID-19 is now an endemic disease like seasonal flu.
Current variants are not a major concern, according to the experts.
There's no need for extreme measures like mass vaccinations.
Experts question the efficacy of current vaccines.
Early COVID-19 measures were sometimes unnecessary.
- Who
- Scientists and public health experts, N Madhusudhana Rao, CEO of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Incubation Centre
- What
- Experts believe COVID-19 is now endemic, like the flu.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To understand the current state of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of vaccines.
- Expert
- N Madhusudhana Rao
- Organization
- CCMB Incubation Centre
- COVID-19 Status
- Endemic
- Comparison
- Seasonal Flu
- Area of Concern
- Vaccine Efficacy