WASHINGTON: American health authorities said on Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking.
Revellers dressed in coronavirus costumes march in the St. Anne parade through the Marigny on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. The comments mark a significant escalation in the level of threat being conveyed to the US public and come amid fears of a pandemic, as the disease has taken root in several countries outside China, including Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
"For adults, businesses can replace in-person meetings with video and telephone conferences and increase teleworking options," she continued, adding that on a larger scale, cities may need to cancel mass gatherings. He said the agency was reaching out to hundreds of drug makers to gather information about their supply chain, but"it's important to note that FDA is not aware of any medical product shortages at this time."He added personal protective equipment, such as face masks, respirators and gowns were among products at risk.
On the vaccine front, Tony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health said that a candidate being made by Moderna had proved effective in mice and would begin human trials"within a month and a half."If all goes to plan, it could be available on the market in about a year and a half, ready in case the coronavirus outbreak continues until the next flu season.
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