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World 'simply not ready' for virus spread – WHO China mission chief

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'How many countries are planning hospital beds, planning ventilators...and the lab capacity to be able to manage this?' asks WHO's China mission chief. coronavirus nCoV

NO MASK, NO ENTRY. A sign reading 'No mask, No Entry' is placed at the entrance of San Lazaro Hospital in Manila. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler, the head of a joint WHO-China mission of experts said Tuesday, February 25, urging countries to learn from China's expertise.

But the situation has worsened elsewhere with nearly 2,700 other cases and more than 40 deaths globally. That has prompted restrictions on travelers from infected nations, the cancellation of football matches, and national efforts to isolate suspected patients. "How many countries are planning hospital beds, planning ventilators...and the lab capacity to be able to manage this?" he askedBut so far, he warned, countries"are simply not ready."

 

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