WHO's Tedros: We Declared Virus a Global Emergency at Right Time

The transcript discusses the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of a global emergency on January 30, based on expert opinions worldwide. The speaker reflects on the timing of the declaration, emphasizing that it was made when there were only 82 cases and no deaths, allowing the world ample time to respond effectively. The declaration aimed to curb the spread of the issue at an early stage.

What date was the global emergency declaration made by WHO?

What was the basis for declaring the global emergency according to the experts?

What was the significance of the timing of the emergency declaration?

How many cases were reported at the time of the emergency declaration?

How long has it been since the emergency declaration was made?