Standing recommendations for COVID-19 issued by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in accordance with the International

Health Regulations (2005) (IHR)
During the public health emergency of international concern associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, from January 2020 to May 2023, countries’ response efforts were guided by temporary recommendations issued under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). In the current transitional phase, countries’ preparedness and response actions can be guided by standing recommendations, issued under the IHR.

These standing recommendations are issued by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in accordance with provisions of Articles 16 to 18, and 50 to 53 of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR or Regulations). These standing recommendations are in effect for all States Parties from 9 August 2023 until 30 April 2025.