WHO Declares Coronavirus A Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, emphasizing that this does not alter the threat assessment or response strategy. The term 'pandemic' should be used cautiously to avoid unnecessary fear or complacency. The WHO highlighted the alarming spread and severity of the virus, urging world leaders to take action to control it. The pandemic is controllable, and countries can manage it by preparing, detecting, treating cases, and reducing transmission. COVID-19 has affected over 100 countries, with more than 120,000 infections and over 4,000 deaths, and these numbers are expected to rise.

What measures did the director general suggest countries should take to control the pandemic?

What statistics did the WHO provide regarding the spread of the coronavirus?