World Health Organization (WHO)Verifizierter Account

BREAKING "For all of these reasons, I am declaring a public health emergency of international concern over the global outbreak of #2019nCoV."-@DrTedros

"The main reason for this declaration is not because of what is happening in #China, but because of what is happening in other countries"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems, and which are ill-prepared to deal with it"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"Let me be clear: this declaration is not a vote of no confidence in #China. On the contrary, WHO continues to have confidence in China’s capacity to control the outbreak"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"As you know, I was in #China just a few days ago, where I met with President Xi Jinping. I left in absolutely no doubt about China’s commitment to transparency, and to protecting the world’s people"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"To the people of #China & to all of those around the who have been affected by this outbreak, we want you to know that the stands with you"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"We are working diligently with national and international public health partners to bring this outbreak under control as fast as possible"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"In total, there are now 7834 confirmed #2019nCoV cases, including 7736 in #China, representing almost 99% of all reported cases worldwide. 170 people have lost their lives to this outbreak, all of them in China"-@DrTedros

"We must remember that these are people, not numbers. More important than the declaration of a public health emergency are the committee’s recommendations for preventing the spread of the #2019nCoV virus and ensuring a measured and evidence-based response"-@DrTedros

"There is no reason for measures that unnecessarily interfere with intl. travel & trade. We call on all countries to implement decisions that are evidence-based & consistent. WHO stands ready to provide advice to any country that is considering which measures to take"-@DrTedros