COVID-19 Vaccines Save 1.6 Million Lives in Europe with 87% Coverage, Study Finds

Aug 9, 2024, 12:19 PM

A recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 vaccines in the WHO/Europe Region, estimating that at least 1.6 million lives have been saved among people over 60, with a total vaccine coverage of 87% for adults aged 25 and older. Despite these achievements, the World Health Organization emphasizes that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over.