COVID-19: 'Surges of illness' for 'months and perhaps even years to come', WHO expert warns

'Surges of illness' caused by COVID-19 are going to continue for 'months and perhaps even years to come', the World Health Organization's (WHO) special envoy for the disease has warned. Speaking to Kay Burley, Dr David Nabarro said 'the pandemic is very much with us all over the world right now', and those who have not been vaccinated will be particularly affected by spikes in illness. With government data showing the UK is recording more than 30,000 COVID-19 cases a day, Dr Nabarro warned that the 'virus has not gone away' and is 'continuing to mutate'. 'It's capable probably of causing all sorts of future problems', he said. He appeared on Sky News following the release of a highly critical report by MPs that found thousands of lives have been lost due to delays and mistakes by both government ministers and scientific advisers.