W.H.O. Offers Grim Warning On Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'

W.H.O. Offers Grim Warning On Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'

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The video discusses the global COVID-19 situation, highlighting over 500,000 deaths and 10 million cases. WHO's head warns of worsening conditions due to the virus's spread. The US faces major infection spikes, especially in Texas, Florida, and Arizona, amid efforts to reopen economies. Concerns about stigma, misinformation, and politicization are raised. WHO cites South Korea, Japan, and Germany as examples of effective virus control through testing and isolation. The video emphasizes breaking transmission chains as crucial until a vaccine is available, warning against letting the virus spread unchecked, as seen in Brazil, Russia, and India.

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What did Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus say about the global picture of the pandemic?

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What concerns did Ghebreyesus express regarding the reopening of economies?

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Which countries did WHO officials cite as examples for combating the virus?

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What is the best hope for controlling the virus until a vaccine is available?

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What are the potential impacts of allowing the virus to spread through society?

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