World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the Coronavirus worldwide deaths have surpassed 2 million people while the confirmed cases have exceeded 100 million ones.
“We have since witnessed tragic milestones as the world has passed more than 2 million deaths and over 100 million confirmed cases of what we call today,” WHO Director-General said on twitter.
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“#OnThisDay a year ago, I declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern – the highest level of alarm at our disposal under international law. #COVID19,” he added.
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He also noted that WHO helped scientists publish the first PCR tests days after Chinese scientists shared the genetic sequence of the virus. This led to the rapid development and rollout of tests and the promise offered today by the lifesaving potential of #COVID19 vaccines.
“When we succeed, we will be on track to bring the #COVID19 pandemic under control, and by this time next January, we will find all countries and communities of the world on a healthier, safer and more sustainable path for the future,” Ghebreyesus said.
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