New virus "may still spread" WHO calls for alert on February 13 at 7:18
"The pandemic could still spread," said WHO-Tedross, director-general of the World Health Organization, over the decline in the number of newly confirmed cases in China over the new coronavirus. He called for continued vigilance.
Chinese health officials said on Tuesday that the situation is improving, with the number of newly confirmed cases of new coronavirus infections being on the decline.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros, who held a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, said, "The number of reported cases is settling down, but we need to be aware of it with extreme caution. There is a possibility of spreading. "
Another WHO representative said that the virus did not appear to be spreading with momentum regarding the outbreak status in regions outside China's Hubei Province and in countries and regions outside China. Called for all measures to contain it.
On the other hand, Tedross said that there were cases where cruise ships were denied entry due to suspected infected passengers, saying `` entrance was denied or delayed without a risk assessment based on evidence. And urged countries to provide appropriate assistance to cruise ships and travelers.