Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusVerified account

I am grateful for the contribution being announced @KSRelief_EN of $10.5 million to support @WHO to #EndMalaria in Yemen for almost 7 million people and the treatment of nearly 780,000 people over 18 months. #RIHF

Nurses have a central role in combating #2019nCoV & we must do all we can to support them. I thank @ICNurses & CEO @HowardCatton for their solidarity with the response and for sending supplies of personal protective equipment to #healthworkers in #China.https://twitter.com/ICNurses/status/1225752483454169088?s=20 …

Thank you, @tiktok_us for your efforts and help to ensure your users are accessing reliable #COVID19 information. Beating the infodemic will help us defeat #coronavirus.https://twitter.com/tiktok_us/status/1233845750548836352?s=21 …

Risk assessments are done by @WHO & the conclusions are shared with public health authorities, including through the International Health Regulations Event Information Site. The assessments are undertaken and updated regularly to inform decision-making and planning. #COVID19

The global #COVID19 risk is very high for following reasons (2): -difficulty in identifying cases due to non-specific symptoms & the potential of undetected transmission -potential for major impact on healthcare systems in some affected & potentially affected countries.

The global #COVID19 risk is very high for following reasons (1): -increase of international spread of cases -large clusters of cases currently reported outside -limited testing capacity in some countries -potential medical supply shortages #coronavirus

On 28 February, @WHO raised the risk assessment for the #COVID19 outbreak to “very high” globally, based on the spread of the new #coronavirus & countries’ capacity to respond. The risk within #China remained unchanged as "very high."

Past experience with coronaviruses and our current understanding of #COVID19 do not indicate that common household pets spread the disease or make people sick. We will provide further updates as we learn more.

.@WHO is working closely with our partner agencies for human/animal health: @OIEAnimalHealth & @FAO. We’re waiting for further results from Hong Kong as health officials investigate the reported presence of #COVID19 in one pet dog.

It’s normal & understandable to feel anxious, especially if your country or community has been affected by #COVID19. Seek official sources of info to protect yourself, loved ones & your community. Plan on how to stay safe at work, school or your place of worship. #coronavirus

If you are 60+, or have an underlying condition like cardiovascular disease, a respiratory condition or diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing severe #COVID19. Try to avoid crowded areas, or places where you might interact with people who are sick. #coronavirus

To reduce your risk from the new #coronavirus infection: -if you are sick, stay at home; eat & sleep separately from your family; use different utensils & cutlery to eat -if you develop shortness of breath, call your doctor & seek care immediately

To reduce your risk from the new #coronavirus infection: -avoid traveling if you have a fever/cough -if you become sick while on a flight, inform the crew immediately -if you cough/sneeze, do it into your sleeve or use a tissue -if you feel unwell, stay at home & call your doctor

I stand with the Government of #Italy as it strives to contain the #COVID19 outbreak and protect its citizens. WHO is determined to fight side by side with Italy and the @MinisteroSalute to defeat #coronavirus. With solidarity and collaboration, we will overcome this challenge.https://twitter.com/hans_kluge/status/1232639552856186885 …