The first scenario, he said, was implemented in countries “that were warned and informed” about an outbreak of coronavirus.
“They were ready and quickly and effectively responded to the first cases of infection. As a result, they managed to avoid major outbreaks, ”he said.
To these states, Gebreysus ranked a number of countries in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean and Africa.
The second scenario was recorded in many countries of Europe, where, as the head of the WHO noted, there were “large-scale outbreaks” that were brought under control due to strong leadership and the population that followed the measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
These countries, the expert stressed, have proven that "even large outbreaks can be taken under control."
The third scenario takes place in countries that have overcome the first peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, but have eased restrictive measures and are fighting new peaks.
The fourth scenario is in countries where there is a phase of intense transmission of infection.
“This is happening in the Americas, South Asia, and several African countries,” he said.
According to him, America remains the epicenter of the virus, where more than 50% of all cases are detected.
Earlier, the chief expert of the working group to combat COVID-19 in the United States Anthony Fauci said that the world is at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
He predicts that it will strengthen before it weakens.