Wuhan coronavirus does not yet constitute a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization said. 'Make no mistake. This is an emergency in China, but it has not yet become a global health emergency. It may yet become one.'
"Make no mistake. This is an emergency in China, but it has not yet become a global health emergency," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday."It may yet become one."Wuhan virus spreads as China puts cities on lockdown and scraps New Year celebrationsThe announcement came shortly after an emergency committee was convened over two days in Geneva to advise WHO leadership on the outbreak.
The city has taken a number of other measures, including the cancellation of upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations and putting the city on a partial lockdown on Thursday, halting city buses, ferries and subways, as well as airport and railway stations, according to Wuhan authorities.Wuhan is the largest city in central China and a major transportation hub.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Airport screenings for the Wuhan coronavirus increase around the worldAirports around the world are increasing health screenings and implementing new quarantine procedures as officials race to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
Read more »
The Wuhan virus sweeping China has now killed 9 people and infected 440 - Business InsiderThe China Health Commission added three deaths and more than 100 new confirmed infections to its official toll on Wednesday morning local time.
Read more »
Wuhan urges people to stay away in bid to contain China virusChinese health authorities announced measures to combat the spread of the Sars-like virus as the related death toll reached nine with more than 400 people confirmed infected in 13 provinces and municipalities.
Read more »