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He also warned that a global failure to share vaccines, tests and treatments - including oxygen - is fuelling a"two-track pandemic" where the haves are easing restrictions, while the have-nots are returning to lockdowns.
"The longer this discrepancy persists, the longer the pandemic will drag on, and so will the social and economic turmoil it brings," Dr Tedros said.Why Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other Despite his dire predictions, the WHO chief said the Tokyo Olympics should go ahead in order to demonstrate to the world what can be achieved with the right plan and sufficient measures.
Dr Tedros said the world needs the Games - which were delayed for a year because of the pandemic - as a"celebration of hope". He added that it is his sincere hope that the Games succeed, telling IOC members:"The Olympics have the power to bring the world together, to inspire, to show what's possible.About 34% of Japan's population have had at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, and some officials are concerned that the Olympics could become a super-spreader event.
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