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The Washington Post reports:
The World Health Organization will reconvene its emergency committee Thursday to determine whether the coronavirus outbreak amounts to a public health emergency of international concern, as the total number of people infected in mainland China surpassed those infected with SARS during the 2002-2003 epidemic.
More than 6,000 cases have been confirmed in China, with thousands more suspected.
Experts say a vaccine for the virus is still a long way off. Schools in Beijing have closed indefinitely, and foreigners who have been evacuated from Wuhan, which is at the epicenter of the outbreak, are starting to arrive in their home countries or at temporary screening sites, including via charter flights for Japanese and U.S. citizens.
I have decided to reconvene the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on the new #coronavirus (2019-nCoV) tomorrow to advise me on whether the current outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. pic.twitter.com/993YBQ6hol
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 29, 2020
Most of the 6000+ new #coronavirus cases are in #China – just 1%, or 68 cases, have been recorded to date in 15 other countries. But some person-to-person transmission in 3 countries outside of ?? has been recorded. This potential for further global spread is why I called the EC
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 29, 2020
I am concerned about the impact the new #coronavirus outbreak is having on the health system. It is flu season, many people are worried & many are sick. We are impressed with the #healthworkers‘ dedication. It is highly important that they are able to safely perform their work.
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 29, 2020