WHO "Global Daily New COVID-19 Cases Reach 150,000, Highest Single-Day Record"
[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on the 19th (local time) that the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) worldwide reached a record high the previous day.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, stated during a virtual press briefing held at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, "On the 18th alone, more than 150,000 COVID-19 cases were reported globally."
Director-General Ghebreyesus said, "About half of the infections were reported in the Americas region," adding, "Many cases were also reported in South Asia and the Middle East."
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He also said, "The world is at a new and dangerous stage," urging people to follow personal hygiene guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands thoroughly.
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