New pneumonia WHO "pandemic" does not hit February 5 5:10
At present, the WHO = World Health Organization does not fall into a “pandemic” meaning a global pandemic, as nearly 80% of infected cases remain in Wuhan, China. I said.
Silvi Brian, head of the infectious disease control team at the WHO, held a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday.
Among them, Mr. Brian said that 78% of cases of the spread of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Wuhan, China, that Chinese authorities have restricted movement, and that human-to-human transmission has been almost complete. Based on the fact that he stayed in this area, he said, "The current situation is not a" pandemic "meaning a global pandemic. It is at the stage where viruses are spreading in multiple areas."
Chinese health officials said last month that the virus could be mutated, pointing out the risk of further spread.Brian said at a conference that `` for now, the virus has been mutated as it spreads. There is no evidence that they are, and they are very stable. "
On the other hand, it is unknown how long the virus can survive, so it is necessary to thoroughly control hygiene such as suspecting infection by wearing a mask and not transmitting to other people, washing hands frequently to prevent infection Said there is.