WHO experts set to join COVID-19 fight in China as cases continue to increase

16 Feb 2020

WHO experts set to join COVID-19 fight in China as cases continue to increase

WHO experts set to join COVID-19 fight in China as cases continue to increaseThe COVID-19 outbreak has not ceased as the number of confirmed cases has reached more than 69,000. globally.

12 international and WHO (World Health Organization) experts have arrived in China on Saturday to help China with its efforts to combat the disease.

What is the current situation in China?

Over 1600 people have died of the disease, primarily in China.
 	China's National Health Commission says that a total of 217 medical teams with 25,633 medical workers have been sent to the Hubei province to help combat the COVID-19.
 	One estimate has warned that the outbreak could cost China US$62 billion in lost growth.
 	People across China are grappling with returning to work after the Lunar New Year holiday. While some companies are giving more time off, others are having their employees work from home.
 	Chian's capital, Beijing, has also ordered a mandatory 14-day quarantine for travellers returning to the city.
 	In Hong Kong, there are concerns about the shortage of protective gear for public hospitals — including face masks and protective clothing.

What is the current status of the outbreak globally?

Europe reported its first death from the disease -  a Chinese tourist in France who had confirmed positive. Four people have now died of the disease outside of mainland China.
 	The majority of passengers on the Japanese ship Diamond Princess remain under quarantine. 286 cases have been confirmed.
 	New cases have also been confirmed in Japan while Egypt confirmed its first case.

Pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila has said it has launched research into developing a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus.

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