WHO's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the only way to beat the virus is for people to adhere to health regulations.
Professional healthcare workers wearing personal protective equipment make their way to tents dedicated to the treatment of possible COVID-19 coronavirus patients in Pretoria.GENEVA - The new coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 16 million people is easily the worst global health emergency the World Health Organization has faced, it's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
"Where these measures are followed, cases go down. Where they are not, cases go up," he said, praising Canada, China, Germany and South Korea for controlling outbreaks.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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