Today I thanked media for their support - as providers of information, they play a vital role in the response to #COVID19. We rely on them to make sure people have accurate information about the threat they face & how to protect themselves & others.
Accurate information is a vital part of the battle against this #coronavirus. Today @WHO has launched a new social media campaign called Be Ready for #COVID19, which urges people to be safe, smart and informed.
The #COVID19 epidemic is a threat for every country, rich & poor. We are calling on every country to act with speed, scale & clear-minded determination. We call on countries to activate their emergency plans through the whole-government approach.
Leadership from the top: We call on country leaders to mobilize their plans, coordinating every part of government, not just the health ministry – security, diplomacy, finance, commerce, transport, trade, information and more – the whole government should be involved. #COVID19
We're concerned that in some countries the level of political commitment & the actions that demonstrate that commitment don't match the level of the threat we all face. This is
NOT a drill
NOT the time to give up
NOT a time for excuses
This is a time for pulling out all the stops
NOT a drill
NOT the time to give up
NOT a time for excuses
This is a time for pulling out all the stops
