(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 3 - "We are concerned that the ability of countries to react" to the coronavirus "will be compromised by the serious and increasing interruption of the global supply of personal protection devices", such as masc here, gloves, glasses, etc., caused by increased demand, hoarding and abuse: said the director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ".
However, according to the WHO, "the actions taken today by the affected Landscapes will make the difference between a handful of cases and a larger cluster". Ghebreyesus said that "outside of China, coronavirus cases have been reported in 48 countries, 80% of them in South Korea, Iran and Italy. Twelve new countries have reported their first cases and there are 21 countries with only one case: numbers which show an epidemic that "is becoming increasingly complex." WHO reports that clinical trials are underway and more than 20 vaccines are under development. "
WHO, 'fears about countries' ability to react'
2020-03-03T17:00:51.801Z
"We are concerned that the ability of countries to react" to the coronavirus "will be compromised by the serious and growing interruption of the global supply of personal protective equipment", such as masc here, gloves, glasses, etc. (HANDLE)