Members of the World Health Organization came together on a critical agreement Tuesday that outlines how members would react to pandemics after the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 has killed over 7 million people,

The World Health Organization's member countries have approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus.

After three years of negotiations, the legally binding pact was adopted by the World Health Assembly in Geneva. WHO member countries welcomed its passing with applause.