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"Globally, almost 2.5 million cases of #COVID19 have now been reported to WHO, and more than 160,000 deaths.
We see different trends in different regions, and even within regions"- @DrTedros
We see different trends in different regions, and even within regions"- @DrTedros
"Most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining.
Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central a& South America, & Eastern Europe.
Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics"- @DrTedros #COVID19
Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central a& South America, & Eastern Europe.
Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases.
Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time"- @DrTedros #COVID19
Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"There’s no question that #StayHome 
https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> orders and other physical distancing measures have successfully suppressed transmission in many countries.
But this virus remains extremely dangerous"- @DrTedros #COVID19
But this virus remains extremely dangerous"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"Early evidence suggests most of the https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Earth globe europe-africa" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe europe-africa">’s population remains susceptible. That means epidemics can easily re-ignite"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"One of the greatest dangers we face now is complacency. People in countries with #StayHome https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> orders are understandably frustrated with being confined to their homes for weeks on end"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"People understandably want to get on with their lives.
That’s what WHO wants too & is working for, all day, every day.
But thehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Earth globe europe-africa" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe europe-africa"> will not & cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a “new normal” – a https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Earth globe europe-africa" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe europe-africa"> that is healthier, safer and better prepared"- @DrTedros
That’s what WHO wants too & is working for, all day, every day.
But the
"The same public health measures we have been advocating since the beginning of the pandemic must remain the backbone of the response in all countries.
-Find, isolate, test & care for every case
-Trace & quarantine every contact
-Educate, engage & empower your people"- @DrTedros
-Find, isolate, test & care for every case
-Trace & quarantine every contact
-Educate, engage & empower your people"- @DrTedros
"Countries that don’t do these six central things, and do them consistently, will see more cases, and more lives will be lost.
To be clear, WHO’s advice is to find & test every suspected case, not every person in a population"- @DrTedros #COVID19
To be clear, WHO’s advice is to find & test every suspected case, not every person in a population"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives.
And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it"- @DrTedros #COVID19
And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"There are disturbing reports in many countries, in all regions, about discrimination related to #COVID19.
Stigma & discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime & must be fought in all countries.
This is a time for solidarity, not stigma"- @DrTedros
Stigma & discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime & must be fought in all countries.
This is a time for solidarity, not stigma"- @DrTedros
"WHO is also working actively to address the impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic on #mentalhealth.
Working with mental health experts around the world, WHO has produced technical guidance for individuals and health workers, recognizing the enormous strain they’re under"- @DrTedros
Working with mental health experts around the world, WHO has produced technical guidance for individuals and health workers, recognizing the enormous strain they’re under"- @DrTedros
"We’ve also developed a free children’s book about #COVID19 with partners from @UNICEF, @Refugees, @ifrc & @UNESCO among others"- @DrTedros
"In less than 2 weeks, we received requests to translate the book into 100+ languages, and the book is now being used among Rohingya children in Cox’s Bazaar, and children in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Greece and Nigeria"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"One of WHO’s core functions is to provide evidence-based technical advice to countries. This is not something we do alone.
We work with thousands of expertshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Earth globe europe-africa" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe europe-africa"> to collect, analyze & synthesize the best science & turn it into guidance that we give back to countries"- @DrTedros
We work with thousands of experts
"Through thousands of hours of discussion, we have exchanged first-hand experience and debated the science to generate the advice that we make available to all countries.
We then work with countries to turn that guidance into action"- @DrTedros #COVID19
We then work with countries to turn that guidance into action"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"WHO has staff in 150 countries all over the world, working directly with governments, scientists and partners to coordinate national preparedness and response plans, and to implement them"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"In addition, WHO has sent 70+ surge teams to countries to strengthen surveillance, and provide advice on infection prevention, how to treat patients, risk communication, lab capacity, data management, and much, much more"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"We’ve also brought in external support through our Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and specialist Emergency Medical Teams"- @DrTedros #COVID19
"In addition to supporting countries, we also track progress https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Earth globe europe-africa" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe europe-africa">. Among countries that have reported data to WHO,
78% have a preparedness & response plan in place
76% have surveillance systems in place to detect cases
91% have laboratory testing capacity for #COVID19"- @DrTedros
78% have a preparedness & response plan in place
76% have surveillance systems in place to detect cases
91% have laboratory testing capacity for #COVID19"- @DrTedros
"We still see many gaps:
-Only 66% of countries have a clinical referral system in place to care for #COVID19 patients
-Only 48% have a community engagement plan
-Only 48% have an infection prevention & control programme & standards forhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚰" title="Potable water symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Potable water symbol">, https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚽" title="Toilet" aria-label="Emoji: Toilet"> & hygiene in https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏥" title="Hospital" aria-label="Emoji: Hospital">"- @DrTedros
-Only 66% of countries have a clinical referral system in place to care for #COVID19 patients
-Only 48% have a community engagement plan
-Only 48% have an infection prevention & control programme & standards for
