WHO upgrades global risk of coronavirus spread to maximum level, says 20 vaccines are being developed globally
The global risk of coronavirus spread has been raised to its highest level by the World Health Organization on February 28. The organization stated that the continued increase in cases and countries affected is a cause for concern.
According to the World Health Organization chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the assessment of the risk of spread and the impact of COVID-19 has been increased to a very high level globally. Tedros emphasized the importance of containing the virus and mentioned that the key to doing so is to break the chain of transmission.
In addition, Tedros revealed that there are currently 20 vaccines in development globally and several treatments in clinical trials. He emphasized the need for individual actions to protect themselves and others and cautioned against wait...