Thread by @WHO

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros pscp.tv/w/cm7XdzI2MTAy…

"WHO has been following closely the situation with #TyphoonGoni in the 🇵🇭.
This is the strongest storm of 2020 & WHO will work with the government to ensure emergency medical care is reaching those that need it. Our thoughts are with all those affected"-@DrTedros

"I have been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for #COVID19.

I am well and without symptoms but will quarantine in the coming days, in line with WHO protocols"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1323032927492542465?s=20

"At this time, it is critically important that we all comply with health guidance.

This is how we will break chains of transmission, suppress the virus, and protect health systems"-@DrTedros #COVID19

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1323032931045122051?s=20

"Over the weekend we saw that while many countries have brought #COVID19 under control, #COVID19 cases in some countries in Europe and North America continue to spike"-@DrTedros

"This is another critical moment for action.

Another critical moment for leaders to step up.

And another critical moment for people to come together for a common purpose.

Seize the opportunity, it’s not too late"-@DrTedros #COVID19

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1323299721620918278?s=20

"We all have a role to play in suppressing transmission and we have seen across the world that it’s possible.

We have released videos featuring multiple countries demonstrating their comprehensive responses to #COVID19"-@DrTedros

"This includes New Zealand..."-@DrTedros #COVID19

"...Rwanda..."-@DrTedros #COVID19

"...Thailand..."-@DrTedros #COVID19

"the Republic of Korea..."-@DrTedros #COVID19

"...Italy..."-@DrTedros #COVID19

"...and Spain"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"And today, a new video was released that highlighted Mongolia’s success in responding to #COVID19"-@DrTedros

"Mongolia has so far had no deaths or local transmission.

And what Mongolia and all these stories show is that there are shared lessons that we can all learn from"-@DrTedros #COVID19

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1323230623255900161?s=20

"In some countries, we’re seeing #COVID19 cases go up exponentially and hospitals reach capacity, which poses a risk to patients and #healthworkers alike.

This is leaving health workers with difficult decisions to make on how to prioritise care for those that are sick"-@DrTedros

"To understand more about how hospitals can prepare and cope with #COVID19, I am pleased to be joined by three health specialists"-@DrTedros

"That caps three amazing stories and there are many lessons from the 🇰🇷, 🇿🇦 and 🇸🇱 that can help other countries suppress the virus, save lives and protect #healthworkers and hospitals"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"It really reinforces that while some countries are putting in place measures to ease the pressure on the health system, there is also now an opportunity to build stronger systems"-@DrTedros #COVID19

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1323307075422818310?s=20

"Ensuring quality testing, tracing and treatment measures are implemented are all key.

And we need countries to again invest in the basics so that measures can be lifted safely and governments can hopefully avoid having to take these measures again"-@DrTedros #COVID19

"On a macro level, this also reflects why a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach to sustainable global preparedness is so important.

Health systems and preparedness are not only an investment in the future, they are the foundation of our response today"-@DrTedros

"And there is hope that if we invest in health systems, health workers and share tools through the ACT-Accelerator, we can bring this virus under control and go forward, together, to tackle other challenges of our time"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #ACTogether

"We have to keep going and whether I’m at home or in the office, WHO will keep working to drive forward science, solutions and solidarity"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #ACTogether

The full remarks by @DrTedros 👇 bit.ly/3jQRhgr