"Now we are significantly behind (in the fight against the virus. -

RT

) in Europe, so in order to

stay ahead of the curve

, we need to take a number of measures rather," Ryan said.

The specialist stressed that European countries will be able to avoid national restrictions.

Earlier, the head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that the next few months will be very difficult - they will be held in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus infection pandemic.