The warning is clear. For the boss of the World Health Organization (WHO), the world has entered a "dangerous phase" as reopen countries that had implemented containment measures or restrictions on mobility.
“Many people are obviously tired of staying at home. Countries are obviously eager to reopen their society and their economy, "said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday during a virtual press conference.
Over 150,000 new cases identified on Thursday
"But the virus continues to spread quickly, it remains fatal and most people remain exposed," he added, adding that the WHO had identified more than 150,000 new cases on Thursday, a record on a single day since the start of the epidemic. Almost half of these cases have been recorded on the American continent and the pandemic is also progressing in South Asia and the Middle East.
“We call on all countries and all people to exercise extreme vigilance. Continue to keep your distance, stay at home if you feel sick, continue to cover your nose and mouth when you cough, wear a mask when necessary, continue to wash your hands ", insisted Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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