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Can masks protect against the new coronavirus infection?
Wearing a medical mask can help limit the spread of some respiratory diseases. However, using a mask alone is not guaranteed to stop infections. Their use should be combined with other preventive measures. Watch this short video to find out more. For more information, please visit : https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Read MoreLive from WHO Headquarters – coronavirus – COVID-19 daily press briefing 06April 2020
Originally broadcast live on 06 April 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland with Dr Tedros WHO Director-General, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical lead, WHO Health Emergencies Programme with special guests Lady…
Read MoreLive from WHO Headquarters – coronavirus – COVID-19 daily press briefing 03 April 2020
Originally broadcast live on 03 April 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland with Dr Tedros WHO Director-General, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical lead, WHO Health Emergencies Programme with guest Kristalina Georgieva,…
Read MoreLive from WHO Headquarters – coronavirus – COVID-19 daily press briefing 01 April 2020
Originally broadcast live on 01 April 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland with Dr Tedros WHO Director-General, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical lead, WHO Health Emergencies Programme
Read MoreLive from WHO Headquarters – coronavirus – COVID-19 daily press briefing 27 March 2020
Originally broadcast live on 27 March 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland. With WHO Director-General Dr Tedros, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical lead, WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
Read MoreLive from WHO Headquarters – coronavirus – COVID-19 daily press briefing 25 March 2020
Originally broadcast live on 25 March 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland. With WHO Director-General Dr Tedros, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical lead, WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
Read MoreCoronavirus explained in 60 seconds – BBC News
What actually is the coronavirus? How might it affect you? What can you do to prevent it? The BBC’s Laura Foster explains everything you need to know – in just one minute.
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