WHO is wary of spreading infection from people who have never traveled to China in Britain and France
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that 99% of infected people were in China over the new coronavirus, while the United Kingdom and France said that the spread of infection was from people who had never traveled to China in the UK or France. Can cause sparks. "
An advance team from the WHO research team has arrived in China and wants to begin an investigation as soon as possible to consider ways to prevent the spread of the infection.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros held a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, saying that 99% of infected people had no significant change in patterns in China, regarding the status of the new coronavirus infection. .
On the other hand, he noted cases of infections in the United Kingdom and France over the past few days, saying, `` While it has spread from people who have never traveled to China, it may be a spark that causes a large fire, although there are few cases. "And showed a sense of caution.
For this reason, the company is in contact with governments and research institutes in various countries, saying that it is necessary to urgently investigate whether there is any infection from people who have not traveled to China.
Tedross also said that the WHO had led an international expeditionary research team to China to consider measures to prevent the spread of the infection.
The advance team has already arrived at the site, and the WHO will share the latest information such as virus and medical status with the Chinese side, examine what kind of expertise and experts are needed, and start a survey immediately. is.