World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus a global health emergency after the virus was confirmed to have spread to multiple countries around the world. The decision was made following an emergency meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to the latest reports, there are over 7,800 confirmed cases of the virus globally, with the majority of cases still in China. However, cases have also been reported in several other countries, including the United States, France, and Australia.

The WHO emphasized that the declaration of a global health emergency is not meant to cause panic or restrict travel and trade, but rather to ensure that countries are prepared to deal with the outbreak effectively and coordinate their responses.

Health officials around the world are working on developing a response to the outbreak and are advising the public on precautionary measures to take to prevent further spread of the virus.

Source: World Health Organization