8. Global & national challenges & responses
| 8.1 WHO |
| 8.2 Herd immunity |
| 8.3 Policy speeches from high government officials |
| 8.4 Testing |
| 8.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| 8.6 Social distancing |
| 8.7 Lockdown |
8.1 WHO
WHO convenes emergency meeting on China coronavirus outbreak
Global News
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a global health emergency
Global News
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic
ABC News
WHO head stands by praise for China
CCTN
Introduction: The WHO, as the central agency responsible for international public health, is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO is working to analyze data, provide advice, coordinate with partners, help countries prepare, increase supplies and manage expert networks. The outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020. On 11 February 2020, WHO announced a name for the new coronavirus disease: COVID-19. On 11 March 2020, the situation was characterized as a pandemic. The WHO has released guidances & materials which are essential reading.
In particular, we recommended the following WHO resources for your perusal:
8.1a WHO convenes emergency meeting on China coronavirus outbreak
8.1b World Health Organization declares coronavirus a global health emergency
8.1c World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic
8.1d WHO head stands by praise for China
8.2 Herd immunity
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8.2.1 COVID-19: What is herd immunity?
8.3 Policy speeches from high government officials
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8.3.1 Korea foreign minister interview with BBC. COVID-19
8.3.2 [English Voice] Merkel’s Coronavirus Speech to the Citizens of Germany (Official Translation)
8.3.3 Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on Singapore-Malaysia ties, COVID-19 and Smart Nation initiatives
8.3.4 Covid-19 – France: Macron promised a ‘massive’ new investment plan for public hospitals
8.4 Testing
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8.4.1 How CoV testing works?
8.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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8.6 Social distancing
8.7 Lockdown
8.7.1 Wuhan, China
The lockdown: One month in Wuhan
8.7.2 Italy
Coronavirus: Italian PM puts entire country on lockdown