WHO certifies new pandemic coronavirus infection, first in 11 years since new influenza in 2009



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World Health Organization (WHO), a United Nations specialized body established to achieve human health as one of the basic human rights, has set a new pandemic for global coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Certified). This is the first time in 11 years that WHO has recognized a pandemic since the 2009 pandemic pandemic.

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19-11 March 2020
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WHO held a regular press conference on the spread of the new coronavirus infection, during which Tedros Adanom, Executive Director, commented, 'The new coronavirus can be evaluated as a pandemic.' It is the first time in 11 years that WHO has been recognized as a pandemic since the 2009 influenza pandemic.

At the stage of February 25, 2020, WHO stated that the new coronavirus infection was 'not a pandemic stage.'

WHO declares that the new type coronavirus infection is not at the stage that can be called a pandemic-gigazine



Tedross said in the last two weeks, cases of new coronavirus infections have increased 13-fold in countries and regions outside China, and the number of affected countries has tripled. According to WHO, as of March 11, 2020, 118,000 people in 114 countries were infected with the new coronavirus, and 4,291 died. And over the next few days or weeks, 'the number of cases and deaths is expected to increase,' said Tedross, the secretary general.

More than 90% of cases of new type coronavirus infection have been reported from only four countries, and two of them (China and South Korea) have already been reported to have significantly reduced epidemics. In addition, 81 countries have not yet reported cases, and only 57 countries have reported fewer than 10 cases, successfully controlling the spread of infection.



The following graph was created based on data on the new coronavirus infectious disease released by the John Hopkins University System Science and Engineering Center, showing the number of cases (vertical axis) in time series (horizontal axis) . As WHO pointed out, it is obvious that most cases of infection came from China. It is clear that the number of cases reported in China and South Korea is on a declining trend.



WHO seems to have continued to evaluate the occurrence of new coronavirus infection around the clock, Tedros said, `` Deeply on the spread and severity of new coronavirus infection and lack of corrective measures. We are concerned, so we have rated the new coronavirus infection as being characterized as a pandemic, 'he said, describing how the new coronavirus infection was identified as a pandemic.

'The pandemic is not a light and inadvertent word. If misused, it could cause unreasonable fear and unjust acceptance, leading to unnecessary distress and death. , As a pandemic, WHO's reputation for the threat posed by the virus has not changed, nor has WHO's behavior changed, nor has the behavior of each country changed. ' That said, the response of WHO and each country did not change.



According to WHO, this new coronavirus infection is the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus. 'We've never seen a pandemic that's so controlled,' said Tedross, who emphasizes that national measures against pandemic coronavirus infections are working effectively.

'When countries detect, test, treat, quarantine, and track suspected infections, they can prevent the spread of the disease to the entire community,' Tedross said. Countries can change the course of the virus spread, and some countries have demonstrated that they can control and control the virus. ' Taking it can minimize the epidemic.

'To prevent and control the spread of the new coronavirus in Iran, Italy, and South Korea,' he added, saying that 'some countries will suffer from lack of capacity, resources, or lack of determination.' Praise for the measures taken. Tedross said, 'I understand that the actions taken by each country have had a major impact not only on China but also on society and the economy.' A balance must be struck between minimizing confusion and respecting human rights. ' 'WHO's duty is public health, but we are working with many partners in all sectors to mitigate the social and economic impact of the pandemic.'



To prevent and minimize the effects of new coronavirus infections, governments and society as a whole must first prepare for infectious diseases, then detect, protect, and treat infectious diseases. It is important to suppress the spread of the disease and 'fourth, innovate and learn technology,' Tedros said. Lastly, Tedross said, 'We will work together calmly and do the right thing to protect the world's citizens. That's feasible.'

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