WHO continues to call on China to share data 5 years after Covid-19
WHO recalls that on December 31, 2019, the National Office in China received a media statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website about cases of “viral pneumonia ” in the city.
“In the weeks, months and years that followed, COVID-19 come to shape our lives and our world,” the UN agency speak on Monday.
There are already in the world 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, And more than seven million people died.
Share data and access
“We continue to call on China to share data and access so we can understand the origins of Covid-19,” WHO said.
“This is a moral and scientific imperative. Without transparency, sharing and cooperation between countries, the world cannot prevent and fully prepare for future epidemics and pandemics. “
To mark the five-year milestone, WHO also honored those who have died from the disease and recognized those who are still suffering from the disease or suffering from long Covid.
The agency also expressed gratitude to healthcare workers “who have sacrificed so much to care for us and is committed to learning lessons from Covid-19 to build a healthier tomorrow.” .
Timeline of action
WHO has announced one Interactive timeline on its response to COVID-19.
They said staff initiated emergency procedures on January 1, 2020 and notified the world three days later.
By January 9–12, WHO published its first set of comprehensive guidelines for countries, and on January 13, brought together partners to release the design of a SARS-CoV-2 test. 2 first in the lab.
“During that time, we convened experts and health ministries from around the world, collected and analyzed data, and shared what was being reported,” the agency said. , what we learned and what it means for everyone.”
