The global number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has already surpassed 100,000.
In a statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds all countries and communities that the spread of the virus can be significantly slowed or even reversed through the implementation of robust containment and control activities.
WHO cited China and other countries as examples of how this could be done through the use “universally applicable actions, such as working across society to identify people who are sick, bringing them to care, following up on contacts, preparing hospitals and clinics to manage a surge in patients, and training health workers”.
“Every effort to contain the virus and slow the spread saves lives. These efforts give health systems and all of society much needed time to prepare, and researchers more time to identify effective treatments and develop vaccines,” WHO said.
WHO highlighted each individual’s capacity to contribute to stopping the spread of the virus.
By protecting themselves, WHO said, they are also protecting others and the larger community from getting infected.
Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have already recorded confirmed cases in at least 90 countries all over the world.
The most recent to confirm with the new COVID-19 case is in the Maldives.
