WHO "Han Corona Encouraging Signs"

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on the 5th (local time) that "encouraging signs are appearing in Korea" regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mentioned at a press briefing that "the number of newly reported COVID-19 confirmed cases in Korea appears to be decreasing, and the reported cases are mainly identified within already known clusters."

He explained, "While some countries are reporting a large number of COVID-19 confirmed cases, 115 countries have not reported any cases yet," adding, "21 countries have reported only one case, and 5 countries have not reported any new patients in the past 14 days."

He emphasized that countries worldwide must activate emergency plans for COVID-19. He argued that coordination among all government sectors, including diplomacy and security, finance, commerce, transportation, trade, and information, is necessary.

Director-General Tedros denied claims by some that COVID-19 has reached a pandemic, stating, "We are not there yet."

Michael Ryan, head of the WHO Emergency Response Team, regarding the COVID-19 infection situation in North Korea, said, "WHO has not yet received any reports of (confirmed) cases from North Korea," and "If (confirmed) cases occur, we are ready to go at any time."

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