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"The vast majority of cases outside #China have a travel history to Wuhan, or contact with someone with a travel history to Wuhan"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"We don’t know what sort of damage this #2019nCoV virus could do if it were to spread in a country with a weaker health system. We must act now to help countries prepare for that possibility"-@DrTedros

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