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Switzerland-Coronavirus/WHO/New Normal
Geneva, Switzerland - April 1, 2020 (WHO - Access All)
1. Various of World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland - April 22, 2020 (WHO - Access All)
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"Most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining. Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics.
And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases. Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time."
3. Press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"Early evidence suggests most of the world's population remains susceptible. That means epidemics can easily re-ignite. One of the greatest dangers we face now is complacency. People in countries with stay-at-home orders are understandably frustrated with being confined to their homes for weeks on end. People understandably want to get on with their lives, because their lives and livelihoods are at stake. That's what WHO wants too. And that's what we are working for, all day, every day. But the world will not and cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a 'new normal', a world that is healthier, safer and better prepared."
5. Press conference
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives. And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it. There are disturbing reports in many countries, in all regions, about discrimination related to COVID-19. Stigma and discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime, and must be fought in all countries. As I have said many times, this is a time for solidarity, not stigma."
7. Press conference
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday warned there is a long road to go and COVID-19 will be with us for a long time.
Although some countries see a decline in COVID-19 infection, the concern of resurgence still exists.
"Most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining. Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics. And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases. Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," said Tedros.
Although many countries have managed to curb the spread, it is still an "extremely dangerous" virus and the world needs to have a new normal to deal with it.
"Early evidence suggests most of the world's population remains susceptible. That means epidemics can easily re-ignite. One of the greatest dangers we face now is complacency. People in countries with stay-at-home orders are understandably frustrated with being confined to their homes for weeks on end. People understandably want to get on with their lives, because their lives and livelihoods are at stake. That's what WHO wants too. And that's what we are working for, all day, every day. But the world will not and cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a 'new normal', a world that is healthier, safer and better prepared," said Tedros.
The WHO will never accept stigma and discrimination and all countries must fight together against that, Tedros said.
"WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives. And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it. There are disturbing reports in many countries, in all regions, about discrimination related to COVID-19. Stigma and discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime, and must be fought in all countries. As I have said many times, this is a time for solidarity, not stigma," said Tedros.
WHO is also working actively to address the impacts of the pandemic on mental health. Working with mental health experts around the world, WHO has produced technical guidance for individuals and health workers.
In addition, WHO also developed a free children's book about COVID-19 with partners from UNICEF, UNHCR, IFRC and UNESCO among others. In less than two weeks, it received requests to translate the book into more than 100 languages, and the book is now being used among Rohingya children in Cox's Bazaar, and children in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Greece and Nigeria, he added.
In addition, WHO has sent more than 70 teams to countries to strengthen surveillance, and provide advice on infection prevention, how to treat patients, risk communication, lab capacity, data management and more, Tedros said.
Switzerland-Coronavirus/WHO/New Normal
Dateline : April 1/22, 2020
Location : Switzerland
Duration : 2'35
Geneva, Switzerland - April 1, 2020 (WHO - Access All)
1. Various of World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland - April 22, 2020 (WHO - Access All)
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"Most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining. Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics.
And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases. Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time."
3. Press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"Early evidence suggests most of the world's population remains susceptible. That means epidemics can easily re-ignite. One of the greatest dangers we face now is complacency. People in countries with stay-at-home orders are understandably frustrated with being confined to their homes for weeks on end. People understandably want to get on with their lives, because their lives and livelihoods are at stake. That's what WHO wants too. And that's what we are working for, all day, every day. But the world will not and cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a 'new normal', a world that is healthier, safer and better prepared."
5. Press conference
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO:
"WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives. And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it. There are disturbing reports in many countries, in all regions, about discrimination related to COVID-19. Stigma and discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime, and must be fought in all countries. As I have said many times, this is a time for solidarity, not stigma."
7. Press conference
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday warned there is a long road to go and COVID-19 will be with us for a long time.
Although some countries see a decline in COVID-19 infection, the concern of resurgence still exists.
"Most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining. Although numbers are low, we see worrying upward trends in Africa, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. Most countries are still in the early stages of their epidemics. And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases. Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," said Tedros.
Although many countries have managed to curb the spread, it is still an "extremely dangerous" virus and the world needs to have a new normal to deal with it.
"Early evidence suggests most of the world's population remains susceptible. That means epidemics can easily re-ignite. One of the greatest dangers we face now is complacency. People in countries with stay-at-home orders are understandably frustrated with being confined to their homes for weeks on end. People understandably want to get on with their lives, because their lives and livelihoods are at stake. That's what WHO wants too. And that's what we are working for, all day, every day. But the world will not and cannot go back to the way things were. There must be a 'new normal', a world that is healthier, safer and better prepared," said Tedros.
The WHO will never accept stigma and discrimination and all countries must fight together against that, Tedros said.
"WHO is committed to supporting all countries to save lives. And we are also committed to human rights, and to fighting stigma and discrimination wherever we see it. There are disturbing reports in many countries, in all regions, about discrimination related to COVID-19. Stigma and discrimination are never acceptable anywhere at anytime, and must be fought in all countries. As I have said many times, this is a time for solidarity, not stigma," said Tedros.
WHO is also working actively to address the impacts of the pandemic on mental health. Working with mental health experts around the world, WHO has produced technical guidance for individuals and health workers.
In addition, WHO also developed a free children's book about COVID-19 with partners from UNICEF, UNHCR, IFRC and UNESCO among others. In less than two weeks, it received requests to translate the book into more than 100 languages, and the book is now being used among Rohingya children in Cox's Bazaar, and children in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Greece and Nigeria, he added.
In addition, WHO has sent more than 70 teams to countries to strengthen surveillance, and provide advice on infection prevention, how to treat patients, risk communication, lab capacity, data management and more, Tedros said.
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Published : 2020-04-23 11:31
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