The WHO verdictThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared the epidemic an international public health emergency. The United Nations body said it has infected more than 8,200 people across the world, making it a global health emergency. The World Health Organisation acknowledged that the disease now represents a risk beyond China, where it emerged last month. China to guide global response to outbreakAfter the meeting, China reported it has agreed to the World Health Organization to send international experts to study and increase their understanding of the new coronavirus and guide the global response to the outbreak. Germany Health Minister Jens Spahn, said the government will introduce new reporting requirements for airlines and hospitals to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus from China.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 31, 2020 17:15 UTC