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‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges the world to fight virus

‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges the world to fight virus

13 Sept 11:34 Key points summarised by AI
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an urgent global appeal, declaring "This is not a drill," to governments worldwide to intensify efforts and "pull out all the stops" against the rapidly spreading coronavirus epidemic.
  • The virus has triggered widespread global disruptions, including school closures in Italy and Iran, event cancellations like India's Holi festival, severe travel restrictions, and significant economic impacts on industries like airlines and oil.
  • With over 98,000 infections and 3,300 deaths globally, the epidemic is escalating rapidly outside China, prompting countries like Italy, Iran, and the US to implement drastic measures to curb its spread.
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