This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The new coronavirus that has swept across China, killing more than 170 people, infecting thousands and prompting unprecedented lockdowns, is now officially a global emergency, according to the World Health Organization.
Dr. Tedros stressed that the declaration is, “not a vote of no confidence in China,” a country he praised for its swift and transparent response to the outbreak. The United States is keeping nearly 200 evacuees from China at a California military base for three days, after which those who pose little risk of infecting others will be allowed to monitor their symptoms from home.
Public-health officials in Ontario said that, as of Thursday morning, the province’s laboratory had tested samples from 67 patients suspected of contracting the virus. Some 1,370 patients have severe cases of the illness caused by the new virus, which the WHO has provisionally dubbed, “2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease.”
In declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Dr. Tedros was acting on the advice of a 15-member emergency committee that met Thursday in Geneva.
Just look at that symbol... Is this an attempt to end anti-globalist protests around the world? (distraction, encouragement to stop and justification to use force) Is this an attempt to force immunizations/vaccinations? A foreign aid scheme? Nah, jokes... bout time 🙃
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