Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs to 213

The video discusses the escalating COVID-19 outbreak in China, with over 8,000 confirmed cases and 212 deaths. The WHO has declared it an international public health emergency, emphasizing the risk to countries with weaker health systems. The US, India, and the Philippines have reported their first cases. The WHO praised China's containment efforts, including rapid hospital construction, but did not recommend travel or trade bans. However, some countries and businesses are taking independent actions, such as flight suspensions and border closures.

What concerns were raised about the potential spread of the outbreak?

How did the Director General of WHO respond to China's efforts in containing the outbreak?