China News Service, March 20th. According to CNN reported on the 20th, David Beasley, the executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, issued a statement stating that he was infected with the new crown pneumonia virus.
Beasley said he is now tracing with WFP staff and that he may have had close contact with someone while he was unaware of the virus.
Beasley said: "Last weekend, I ended my official visit to Canada and returned to my home in the United States. I started to feel uncomfortable. So far, my symptoms are relatively mild and I'm in good spirits. I'm lucky to be with The family is together and I get good medical support. "