
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says 99 per cent of cases confined to China presents ‘window of opportunity’
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says 99 per cent of cases confined to China presents ‘window of opportunity’
Description
February 5, 2020
The World Health Organization's (WHO) director general Tedros Adhanom said on Wednesday that with 99 per cent of novel coronavirus cases confined to China, it presented in their opinion a "window of opportunity" to prevent the virus from further spreading worldwide.
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says 99 per cent of cases confined to China presents ‘window of opportunity’01:28 | February 5, 2020
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Doctor reveals why treating your allergy symptoms is crucial04:33 | 11 hours ago
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Impact of air pollution on people prone to seizures03:21 | May 16, 2025
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Health Matters: Cases of melanoma on the rise, dermatologists say02:38 | May 16, 2025
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Bird flu spreading in pet cats, research shows01:46 | May 15, 2025
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Health Matters: Ontario measles outbreak grows to 1,622 cases02:35 | May 15, 2025
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How playoff hockey can affect your health01:44 | May 14, 2025
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Hockey Canada sex assault trial could retraumatize survivors, advocates warn02:03 | May 14, 2025
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Pfizer COVID texts: EU wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court finds03:43 | May 14, 2025
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Health Matters: B.C. opioid rules cut cancer patients’ pain meds, study says02:20 | May 14, 2025
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Why the NHL playoffs can take a toll on your heart01:50 | May 13, 2025
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Health Matters: Montreal reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases02:08 | May 13, 2025
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Trump calls for broad drug price cuts across U.S., equalization in global market04:46 | May 12, 2025
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Health Matters: Ontario hospitals spent more than $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study says02:16 | May 12, 2025
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Canada on the verge of losing measles elimination status04:24 | May 9, 2025
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Health Matters: Measles cases have potential to surge in Western Canada02:12 | May 9, 2025
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1,800+ measles cases confirmed across Canada since Oct. 202401:44 | May 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Ontario health minister defends measles approach as case counts continue to rise02:02 | May 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Coconut meat recalled due to Salmonella02:41 | May 7, 2025
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Health Matters: Recall issued for bottles of JAMP pregabalin02:18 | May 5, 2025
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Measles jumps borders: Outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.12:00 | May 4, 2025
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Too Much Protein? What your body really needs05:31 | May 2, 2025
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Health Matters: Recall issued for Ninja pressure cooking lids02:10 | May 2, 2025
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Ontario’s measles outbreak sees biggest spike in cases yet01:58 | May 1, 2025
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Fewer youth in ERs for mental health, new report says01:53 | May 1, 2025
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Ontario Measles outbreak grows to 1,243 total confirmed cases02:46 | May 1, 2025
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says 99 per cent of cases confined to China presents ‘window of opportunity’01:28 | February 5, 2020
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Doctor reveals why treating your allergy symptoms is crucial04:33 | 11 hours ago
-
Impact of air pollution on people prone to seizures03:21 | May 16, 2025
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Health Matters: Cases of melanoma on the rise, dermatologists say02:38 | May 16, 2025
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Bird flu spreading in pet cats, research shows01:46 | May 15, 2025
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Health Matters: Ontario measles outbreak grows to 1,622 cases02:35 | May 15, 2025
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How playoff hockey can affect your health01:44 | May 14, 2025
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Hockey Canada sex assault trial could retraumatize survivors, advocates warn02:03 | May 14, 2025
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Pfizer COVID texts: EU wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court finds03:43 | May 14, 2025
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Health Matters: Ontario health minister defends measles approach as case counts continue to rise02:02 | May 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Recall issued for Ninja pressure cooking lids02:10 | May 2, 2025
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Ontario’s measles outbreak sees biggest spike in cases yet01:58 | May 1, 2025
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Fewer youth in ERs for mental health, new report says01:53 | May 1, 2025
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Ontario Measles outbreak grows to 1,243 total confirmed cases02:46 | May 1, 2025
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says 99 per cent of cases confined to China presents ‘window of opportunity’
Description
February 5, 2020
The World Health Organization's (WHO) director general Tedros Adhanom said on Wednesday that with 99 per cent of novel coronavirus cases confined to China, it presented in their opinion a "window of opportunity" to prevent the virus from further spreading worldwide.
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