The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries around the world to take necessary measures to prevent the new coronavirus from becoming a pandemic, saying the situation has reached "a decisive point."
"If you act aggressively now, you can contain this virus. You can prevent people getting sick. You can save lives," WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus said in a press briefing.
"Our message continues to be that this virus has pandemic potential and WHO is providing the tools to help every country to prepare accordingly," he said.
- At least 80,000 global cases are confirmed - The death toll stands at over 2,800 - At least four Iranian officials confirm contraction - South Korea reports hundreds of cases - Italy places around 50,000 people in quarantine - Schools across Japan to close amid outbreak.
- At least 80,000 global cases are confirmed - The death toll stands at over 2,800 - At least four Iranian officials confirm contraction - South Korea reports hundreds of cases - Italy places around 50,000 people in quarantine - Schools across Japan to close amid outbreak.
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