Thread by @kakape

"We mourn the loss of so many”, says @DrTedros at #covid19 @WHO presser. "The world is still grappling with the #COVID19 pandemic. Every week we’re adding approximately two million cases."

@DrTedros @WHO "It's never too late to turn the tide”, says @drtedros.
"In Europe, countries have done it. In Asia, countries have done it. In the Pacific, countries have done it. In the Middle East, countries have done it. In Africa, many countries have done it. In the Americas..."

@DrTedros @WHO "This is a critical moment in the #COVID19 outbreak response”, says @drtedros.
"We urge every single leader to strengthen their response, put targeted measures in place that we know can suppress the spread, ensure that health systems and workers are protected, and saves lives."

@DrTedros @WHO “We're pleased to announce that we have finalized approval for a second antigen based rapid diagnostic test to be granted emergency use listing”, says @drtedros.

@DrTedros @WHO "I'm pleased to say that 168 countries have now joined COVAX and another 25 have told us they will do soon”, says @drtedros. "This sends a very powerful message of solidarity across the world that we are uniting to end this pandemic for the sake of all humankind."

@DrTedros @WHO “We're outraged to read these reports”, says @drtedros addressing "disturbing news from the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding reports of alleged sexual exploitation and abuse by people identifying themselves as working for @WHO”.

@DrTedros @WHO “We come to save lives and spread hope. The betrayal of people in the communities we serve is reprehensible”, says @DrTedros. "We will not tolerate behavior like this from our staff, contractors or partners."

@DrTedros @WHO "I have initiated an investigation of the specific allegations, as well as broader protection issues in health emergency response settings”, says @drtedros. "Anyone identified as being involved will be held to account and face serious consequences, including immediate dismissal."

@DrTedros @WHO (Had to drop off the presser soon after opening statement sadly. It started 30 min late.)