According to him, the WHO is closely monitoring the measures taken by the Chinese side. He emphasized that the organization’s representatives are in contact with the Chinese authorities “almost 24/7”.
“The authorities are taking decisive measures, with full commitment to their obligations and based on the current situation,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Gebreyesus added that WHO, through contacts with China, “emphasizes that decisive measures will not only lead to control of the outbreak in their country, but will also be able to minimize the risks for the spread of the virus in the world.”
“We value it, they do both. As for his country, but at the same time playing a big role in order to minimize the risks of spreading the disease in the world, ”said the head of WHO.
According to the latest data, from a new type of coronavirus - 2019-nCoV - 17 people died, more than 500 were infected.
The authorities of the Chinese city of Wuhan obliged the population to wear protective masks in public places in connection with the spread of the virus.