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WHO declares the new coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern #Coronavirus declared a public health emergency of international concern by World Health Organization (WHO) Statement on the second meeting …

Health Sector Response to Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) [Key National Response??] Tuesday | 13 Magh 2076 (28 January 2020) On 31 December 2019, WHO was alerted to several cases of pneumonia …

Novel Coronavirus(2019-nCoV) WHO Situation Report – 7 (Data as reported by 27 January 2020*The situation report includes information reported to WHO Geneva by 10 AM CET) SITUATION IN NUMBERS Globally …

Updated WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV This is an update to the WHO advice in relation to the outbreak of …

Nepal confirms first case of new coronavirus The first case of coronavirus contraction in the country has now been confirmed. Health Ministry officials have confirmed that throat swab and blood …

Statement on the meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) The meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General …

Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public RECOMMENDED: OUTBREAK UPDATE Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) …

Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected (Interim guidance) This guidance is intended for health-care workers (HCWs), health-care managers, and teams working in …

China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation Region is safer after epidemic lessons but new diseases always arising Author: Dr Takeshi Kasai Regional Director for the …