WHO "Close Cooperation with Korean Government Amid Infection Surge"
"South Korean Government Fully Committed to Response and Taking Appropriate Measures" Evaluation
![On the 21st, a mobile negative pressure isolation room is being installed outside Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital in Dalseo-gu, Daegu. The hospital installed it to hold suspected patients (COVID-19) until test results come out due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection. <br>[Image source=Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2020022206531173055_1582321991.jpg)
On the 21st, a mobile negative pressure isolation room is being installed outside Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital in Dalseo-gu, Daegu. The hospital installed it to hold suspected patients (COVID-19) until test results come out due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.
[Image source=Yonhap News]
[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on the 21st (local time) that it is closely cooperating with the Korean government regarding the rapid increase in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the day, "Excluding the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess,' South Korea has the highest number of confirmed cases outside China." He added, "We are working closely with the (Korean) government to fully understand the transmission epidemiology."
Silvie Briand, WHO Director of Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness, said, "South Korea is dedicated to responding to (COVID-19) and is taking appropriate measures."
Director-General Ghebreyesus also pointed out, "Although the total number of outbreak cases outside China is relatively small, many cases have no clear epidemiological link such as travel to China or contact with confirmed cases, which is concerning." He emphasized, "We urge all countries to continue suppression measures for (COVID-19) and to prepare in case community transmission occurs."
Director-General Ghebreyesus also expressed concern over the 18 confirmed cases and 4 deaths reported in Iran over two days.
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