CNBC: WHO officials say coronavirus spread outside of China is of ‘grave concern’
“The evolution of the outbreak and further development of transmission, these are of grave concern,” said WHO official Dr. Mike Ryan.
What a difference a week makes. Last week the World Health Organization said the virus wasn’t a global health emergency, now leaders have changed their tune.
.@WHO is working 24/7 with networks of scientists, clinicians, disease trackers, governments & others to coordinate the new #coronavirus response: R&D, proper public health measures, sharing data & ensuring supplies are available.
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 29, 2020