World must act fast to contain coronavirus, says WHO's Tedros

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NSTworld: “The window of opportunity is narrowing, so we need to act quickly before it closes completely.' coronavirus covid19 WHO

Asked whether the outbreak is at a “tipping point” after new cases and deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Iran and Lebanon, the WHO’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he still believed the virus could

be contained, but added:“This outbreak could go in any direction,” Tedros said. “If we do well, we can avert any serious crisis, but if we squander the opportunity then we will have a serious problem on our hands.” --Reuters

 

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