The WHO press conference was broadcast on Twitter.

“Yesterday (Thursday, March 19th - RT ) from Wuhan, there were reports of the absence of new cases of the disease. Wuhan inspires hope in the rest of the world that even the most serious situations can be overcome, ”he said.

At the same time, the head of WHO called on everyone to exercise caution, as the situation could “reverse”.

“But the experience of cities and countries that repulsed the attack of the virus gives hope and courage to the rest of the world,” concluded Gebreyesus.

Previously, the WHO said that the number of people infected with coronavirus and who died from the consequences of the disease outside of China exceeded their number in China.