“Covid-19 cases have exceeded 60 million in the European Region since the beginning of the pandemic”. This is the figure reported by the Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe. The end of the pandemic, warned Dorit Nitzan, WHO Europe regional director of emergencies – is still on the horizon and unfortunately so far there have been more than 1.2 million deaths from Covid in the European Region. It is important that countries continue their joint efforts to protect the most vulnerable and those at risk. “VACCINES -” For the pandemic to end, we must rapidly increase Covid vaccinations in a fair manner in all countries, support the production of vaccines, if appropriate, and the sharing of doses, if needed, to protect the vulnerable population in each country “is the exhortation of Dorit Nitzan. In the area, notes the expert,” the overall diffusion of vaccination varies widely among member states of the WHO European Region and coverage among priority population groups – such as over 60s, health workers, people living in long-term care facilities and those with underlying medical conditions – is still low in some countries. “Vaccines, Nitzan points out,” have proven effective in preventing serious illness and death. More cases in these priority groups will mean more hospitalizations and deaths. “That’s why” we urgently need to vaccinate all priority groups. “TRAVEL – In addition,” we must continue to follow public health and social measures, including testing, sequencing, tracking. ” of Covid cases, “isolation and quarantine. In addition to “the anti-contagion rules, that is,” wash your hands, wear a mask and maintain physical distancing in crowded, confined and closed places “reiterates Dorit Nitzan. The regional office of WHO Europe also recalls the need to pay attention to travel , one of the messages at the heart of the ‘#SummerSense’ campaign, which the agency launched to help reduce the risk of becoming infected with the virus this summer. Traveling, WHO Europe points out, is not without risk. ” travel and mass gatherings can increase the risk of contracting and spreading Covid. If you want to travel, think about the need and evaluate your risks. Your decision matters to put an end to this pandemic. “The real need to travel must be evaluated well according to WHO Europe experts, but if you decide to do so, you should always take basic precautionary measures.