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LIVE daily media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros #coronavirus pscp.tv/w/cSknbzI2MTAy…

@DrTedros "In the past 24 hours, #China reported 329 #COVID19 cases – the lowest in over a month.

As of 6am GVA time this morning, 🇨🇳 has reported a total of 78,959 cases to WHO, incl. 2791 deaths.

Outside 🇨🇳, there are now 4351 cases in 49 countries & 67 deaths"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

@DrTedros "Since yesterday, 🇩🇰, 🇪🇪, 🇱🇹, 🇳🇱 & 🇳🇬 have all reported their first #COVID19 cases. All these cases have links to #Italy.

24 cases have been exported from 🇮🇹 to 14 countries, and 97 cases have been exported from 🇮🇷 to 11 countries"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

@DrTedros "The continued increase in the number of #COVID19 cases, & the number of affected countries over the last few days, are clearly of concern"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

@DrTedros 🚨 "Our epidemiologists have been monitoring these developments continuously, and we have now increased our assessment of the risk of spread and the risk of impact of #COVID19 to very high at a global level"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

@DrTedros "What we see at the moment are linked epidemics of #COVID19 in several countries, but most cases can still be traced to known contacts or clusters of cases. We do not see evidence as yet that the virus is spreading freely in communities"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

@DrTedros "As long as that’s the case, we still have a chance of containing this #coronavirus, if robust action is taken to detect cases early, isolate and care for patients and trace contacts"-@DrTedros #COVID19

@DrTedros "As I said yesterday, there are different scenarios in different countries, and different scenarios within the same country.

The key to containing this #coronavirus is to break the chains of transmission"-@DrTedros #COVID19

@DrTedros "The report of the WHO-#China Joint Mission has now published its report, which is available in ENG on the WHO website & will also be posted in CH on the National Health Commission website"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros "The report includes a wealth of information, and 22 recommendations for #China, for affected and unaffected countries, for the international community, and the general public"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros "It calls for all countries to educate their populations, to expand surveillance, to find, isolate and care for every #COVID19 case, to trace every contact, and to take an all-of-government and all-of-society approach – this is not a job for the health ministry alone"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros "At the same time, work is also progressing on vaccines and therapeutics.

More than 20 vaccines are in development globally, and several therapeutics are in clinical trials. We expect the first results in a few weeks"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros "We don’t need to wait for vaccines & therapeutics. There are things every individual can do to protect themselves & others today"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros "Your risk depends on where you live, your age & general health. WHO can provide general guidance. You should also follow your national guidance and consult your local health professionals"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros "There are 10 basic things that you should know.

1⃣clean your 👐 regularly with an alcohol-based hand rub, or wash them with 🧼 & 💧.

Touching your face after touching contaminated surfaces or sick people is one of the ways the #coronavirus can be transmitted"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO "2⃣clean surfaces regularly with disinfectant – for example kitchen benches and work desks"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

"3⃣educate yourself about #COVID19. Make sure your information comes from reliable sources: your local or national public health agency, the WHO website, or your local health professional"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

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"Everyone should know the #COVID19 symptoms – for most people, it starts with a fever and a dry cough, not a runny nose. Most people will have mild disease and get better without needing any special care"-@DrTedros #coronavirus

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@DrTedros "4⃣ avoid traveling if you have a fever or cough, and if you become sick while on a flight, inform the crew immediately. Once you get home, make contact with a health professional and tell them about where you have been"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

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@DrTedros "5⃣ if you cough or sneeze, do it into your sleeve, or use a tissue. Dispose of the tissue immediately into a closed rubbish bin, and then clean your hands"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "6⃣if you are 60+ or if you have an underlying condition like:
-cardiovascular disease
-respiratory condition
-diabetes
you have a higher risk of developing severe #COVID19. You may wish to avoid crowded areas or places where you might interact with people who are sick"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "7⃣if you feel unwell, stay at home & call your 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️. (S)he will ask Qs about your symptoms, where you have been & who you have had contact with. This will help to make sure you get the right advice, are directed to the right 🏥 & will prevent you from infecting others"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "8⃣ if you are sick, stay at home, and eat and sleep separately from your family, use different utensils and cutlery to eat"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "9⃣ if you develop shortness of breath, call your doctor and seek care immediately"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "🔟 it’s normal & understandable to feel anxious, especially if you live in a country or community that has been affected. Find out what you can do in your community. Discuss how to stay safe with your workplace, school or place of worship"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO "Together, we are powerful. Containment starts with you.

Our greatest enemy right now is not the #coronavirus itself. It’s fear, rumours and stigma.

And our greatest assets are facts, reason and solidarity"-@DrTedros #COVID19

@DrTedros @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO The full briefing on #COVID19 by @DrTedros

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