A snapshot of WHO's actions in China
by Shannon Au
On December 31st 2019,
...WHO China became informed of unknown pneumonia cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and began to monitor the situation and share details as they emerged.
On January 21st, WHO made a field visit to Wuhan. WHO and the Chinese government allowed foreigners to travel w/ Chinese scientists to multiple cities in China to study the state of the pandemic and effectiveness of China’s response. It was apparent that there was a sense of responsibility and collective action everywhere.
WHO and China leaders met to discuss the outbreak again on January 28th, and it focused on containment and public health measures for Wuhan. China has also shared data, and biological material to further advance the understanding of the virus and contribute to the development of treatments and vaccines.
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