World Health Organization May 5, 2023 11:05 am WHO: COVID Is No Longer a Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization says that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency. The announcement on Friday marks a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic. US & World Videos 1:31 CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up 2:39 New COVID variant known as Eris causing rise in cases, experts say 2:05 Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Ends After More Than 3 Years 2:05 After More Than 3 Years, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Coming to an End