The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday (20 days) that “Korea will be manageable” in response to the rapid increase in new coronavirus infections and corona19 confirmed in Korea.

The WHO Secretary-General, Thewards Adhanom Gerberus, said yesterday in a press briefing at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland that "the number of confirmed Koreans so far is 104" and "the Korean authorities can do everything to contain it." I believe. "

"We look forward to seeing the disease at an early stage."

Oliver Morgan, director of health and emergency information and risk assessment at the briefing, also said the case of South Korea originated from "a few individual groups," and "it is not a sign of special change globally."

At the same time, Thewards Ross said, "We are looking forward to the results of two clinical trials of the Corona19 treatment prioritized by the WHO Research and Development Blueprint."

"One is a combination of ritonavir and lopinavir, a drug used to treat human immunodeficiency virus, and the other is an antiviral drug called dremdivir, currently being tested. Of "

"We expect to see preliminary results within three weeks," he added.

The secretary-general also said that a WHO-led team of international experts sent to China is working with local Chinese experts to find answers to things we do not know about the contagion of Corona 19 and the impact of China's actions. .

In addition, regarding Japan's disembarkation of passengers from the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship moored at Yokohama Port, "Japan is in regular contact with other countries through mechanisms established in accordance with international health regulations." The bureau can track its passengers on board. ”

Meanwhile, as of 6 am yesterday (20th), WHO reported 2,121 deaths in Corona 19 in China, 7,675 confirmed persons, and 7 deaths in 26 countries outside of China. It was reported to be 1,760.