CoronavirusWHO says measures against delta work for omicron variant too
Regional director tells Asia-Pacific nations to prepare for new surges in cases
In this handout photo from the World Health Organization, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Takeshi Kasai speaks in Manila on Nov. 11. © Reuters
December 3, 2021 17:37 JST
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- World Health Organization officials in the Western Pacific say border closures adopted by some countries may buy time to deal with the omicron coronavirus variant, but measures put in place and experience gained in dealing with the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.