WHO Secretary General “Long Relationship with the New Coronavirus” 6:23, April 23
WHO = Secretary-General of the World Health Organization Tedros said, "We will be associated with the virus for a long time", considering that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in Africa and other countries, and we have a long-term perspective. He showed the idea that he needs to carry it with him.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros said at a regular press conference at the headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on the 22nd that the infection with the new coronavirus is stable and decreasing in each country in Western Europe, but the number is small, He expressed concern about the increasing trend in Africa and Central America.
He added, "In most countries, it is still in the early stages of the epidemic. There is a long way to go, and we will be associated with viruses for a long time," and the idea that we need to fight with a long-term perspective. Was shown.
Ryan, who is in charge of crisis response, said that the number of infected people in Africa increased from 2.5 times to nearly 3 times in a week in some countries, and pointed out that "the spread of infection has just begun in Africa". .
On the other hand, over Tedros's secretary general, more than 990,000 people around the world have signed up to sign resignation by 22nd, saying that they could not underestimate the situation and prevent the spread of infection.
“I want to focus on saving lives and I have no room to do anything else,” Tedros said, saying he would fulfill his duties.
Suspension of US funding "I want you to think again"
In addition, Executive Secretary Tedros said, "The United States is the largest contributor to WHO, and we value it and appreciate it." Trust me not only to help people, but also to believe that it is an important investment for the United States.I want the United States to reconsider the suspension of funding, support WHO again, and continue to save lives. ".