WHO launches CoViNet
On 27th March, 2024, World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet, to facilitate and coordinate global expertise and capacities for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and novel coronaviruses of public health importance.
What is CoViNet?
- CoViNet is a network of global laboratories with expertise in human, animal and environmental coronavirus surveillance.
- The establishment of CoViNet builds upon the foundation laid by the WHO Covid-19 reference laboratory network, initially set up during the early stages of the pandemic in January 2020.
- The network currently includes 36 laboratories from 21 countries in all 6 WHO ....