HomeHealthWHO downgrades COVID-19, says it’s no longer public health emergencyWHO downgrades COVID-19, says it’s no longer public health emergencyFri, May 5, 2023 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW SONGPHOL THESAKIT/Getty Images(GENEVA) — The World Health Organization on Friday said it was downgrading COVID-19 and no longer characterizing it as a global health emergency.The U.N. health agency first declared the coronavirus to be an international crisis on Jan. 30, 2020.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.