Crisis fatigue warningSeveral countries around the world have imposed strict lockdowns in a bid to control the spread of the respiratory disease, plunging economies into sharp contraction.The committee urged the WHO to provide nuanced, pragmatic guidance on COVID-19 management "to reduce the risk of response fatigue in the context of socio-economic pressures".The panel urged the WHO to support countries in preparing for the rollout of proven therapeutics and vaccines.The committee also urged the agency to accelerate research into the remaining "critical unknowns" of the virus, such as the animal source of the disease and potential animal reservoirs.It called for improved understanding of the epidemiology and severity of COVID-19, including.