Xinhua News Agency, Geneva, February 24th (Reporter Chen Junxia) UN Secretary-General Guterres said in Geneva, Switzerland on the 24th that the Chinese people have implemented strict prevention and control measures to minimize the negative impact caused by the new crown pneumonia epidemic to sacrifice normal life Way has contributed to all mankind.

Guterres visited WHO headquarters in Geneva the same day and held talks with the heads of various WHO departments. When answering questions from Xinhua News Agency reporters at the forum, he said that in order to effectively prevent and control the new crown pneumonia epidemic, many Chinese cannot live a normal life. "I want to express my gratitude to all those who currently live in China, those who cannot lead a normal life." The Chinese people have made huge sacrifices for the prevention and control of the epidemic. "They are contributing to all mankind."

"According to the information I have obtained from WHO, the number of new cases of new coronavirus infections has generally declined since the beginning of February. This is a good sign, and I hope it will continue," he said.

At the symposium, Guterres also praised WHO for tracking the progress of new crown pneumonia outbreaks around the world 24 hours a day and providing support to the Chinese government and governments around the world to ensure control of the disease.