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"As you know, today and tomorrow WHO is hosting a meeting of more than 400 scientists from around the world, both in person and virtually. The main outcome we expect from this meeting is not immediate answers to every question"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"The main outcome is an agreed roadmap on what questions we need to ask, and how we will go about answering those questions. This is exactly what WHO is for – bringing the world together to coordinate the response"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"A research roadmap is also important for organizations that fund research to have a clear sense of what the public health priorities are, so they can make investments that deliver the biggest public health impact"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"The development of vaccines & therapeutics is one important part of the research agenda – but it is only one part. They will take time to develop, but in the meantime, we are not defenceless"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"There are many basic public health interventions that are available to us now, and which can prevent infections now. We’ve sent supplies to countries to diagnose and treat patients and protect #healthworkers"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"We’ve advised countries on how to prevent the spread of #COVID19 & care for those who are sick. We’re strengthening lab capacity all over the world. We’re training thousands of #healthworkers"-@DrTedros

"We’re keeping the public informed about what everyone can do to protect their own health & that of others. Clean your hands regularly, either with alcohol-based rub or soap and water"-@DrTedros #COVID19https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1218275053793619968?s=20 …

"Keep your distance from someone who is coughing or sneezing. And when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"It’s also important to remember that while we need investment in R&D, we also need investment in stopping the #COVID19 outbreak NOW. Last week, WHO issued a call for $675 million, which is what the world needs to support preparedness & response operations in countries"-@DrTedros

"We thank those countries that have contributed so far & we call on all those who haven’t to contribute urgently"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"If we invest now in rational and evidence-based interventions, we have a realistic chance of stopping the #COVID19 outbreak. If we don’t, we could have far more cases – and far higher costs – on our hands"-@DrTedros