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"On Friday, we discussed the worrying phase that the #COVID19 pandemic has entered. As the northern hemisphere enters winter, we’re seeing cases accelerate – particularly in Europe and North America"-@DrTedros

"It is encouraging to see many leaders communicating with their populations about targeted measures that are needed to slow down the spread of the virus and protect #healthworkers and health systems"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"As #COVID19 cases go up, the number of people needing beds in hospitals and intensive care also increases. Nurses and doctors have a much better understanding of how best to treat people with the virus than they did in the early days of the pandemic"-@DrTedros

"However, when hospital capacity is reached and exceeded, it is a very difficult and dangerous situation for both patients and #healthworkers alike"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"So it’s important that all governments focus on the fundamentals that help to break the chains of #COVID19 transmission and save both lives and livelihoods"-@DrTedros

"This means active #COVID19 case finding, cluster investigations, isolating all cases, quarantining contacts, ensuring good clinical care, supporting and protecting #healthworkers and protecting the vulnerable"-@DrTedroshttps://twitter.com/WHO/status/1318214809201115136?s=20 …

"We’re in this for the long haul, but there is hope that if we make smart choices together - we can keep cases down, ensure essential health services continue and children can still go to school"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"We all have a part to play. Physical distancing Mask wearing #HandHygiene Coughing safely into your arm Avoiding crowds Meeting people outside where possible & when you have to be inside with others – open windows & ensure good ventilation with non recirculating air"-@DrTedros

"I know there’s fatigue but the virus has shown that when we let our guard down, it can surge back at breakneck speed and threaten hospitals and health systems"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"On 9 Oct. I shared that 171 countries & economies were part of the @gavi, @CEPIvaccines & WHO-led COVAX initiative for vaccine access. I am pleased to announce that now 184 countries have now joined COVAX. The most recent countries joining over the weekend are & "-@DrTedros

"COVAX represents the largest portfolio of potential #COVID19 vaccines and the most effective way to share safe and effective vaccines equitably across the world"-@DrTedros #ACTogether

"Equitably sharing vaccines is the fastest way to safeguard high-risk communities, stabalise health systems and drive a truly global economic recovery"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #ACTogether

"By working together today & sharing life saving health supplies globally including personal protective equipment, supplies of oxygen, dexamethasone & vaccines when they’re proven to be safe & effective, we can save lives and get through this pandemic"-@DrTedros #COVID19