World has 'window of opportunity' to halt the spread of Coronavirus: WHO

Amid outbreak of dely vel coronavirus, World Health Organisation (WHO) reportedly said that world has a 'window of opportunity' to halt spre of dely virus as steps taken by China were a good way of stopping its transmission. According to reports, 2019-nCoV has alrey claimed nearly 490 lives and number of people infected has w crossed 24,000. More than 20 countries have also confirmed cases of coronavirus, which also prompted WHO to declare a global health emergency. 

While speaking at a technical briefing in Geneva, Director-General Tedros ham Ghebreyesus reportedly praised Chinese authorities for ir response at epicentre of outbreak where millions of people are on lockdown and severe transport restrictions have been imposed. He said that re is a window of opportunity because of strong measures China is taking and this opportunity could be used to prevent furr spre and to control disease. Ghebreyesus statement came after Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand also reported new infections that were because of person to person transmissions and t due to infections from China. 

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Earlier, WHO has also warned international public health authorities that Wuhan Virus was of a significant threat to nations outside mainland China and disease pandemic enforced a global response to outbreak. Authorities also banned Chinese nationals from travelling into ir territory, suspending airlines, and halting visa issuance and immigration facility. health authorities around world are furr taking action to prevent a global epidemic, with cases reported in Australia, France, United States and several Asian countries besides China. 

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Precautionary efforts

Macau has denied entry to visitors from China's Hubei province unless y can provide documentation showing that y are t infected with virus. Macau government said that y will also t allow those who visited province 14 days prior to ir arrival.

China's immediate neighbour, Mongolia has furr closed all universities and educational institutes until March 2 to prevent spre of dely Coronavirus. Citing a cabinet meeting, Mongolian state media also said that it has closed border crossings for auto vehicles and pedestrian traffic from January 27 and called for public garings to be cancelled. On or hand, Hong Kong's land and sea crossings with China have been closed and Carrie Lam has also anunced suspension of train and ferry services. 

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(With ncy Inputs)