Coronavirus outbreak: WHO official says China reported first cases in ‘extremely timely’ manner
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO official says China reported first cases in ‘extremely timely’ manner
Description
February 6, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme Executive Director Michael Ryan said on Thursday that China had reported the first clusters of cases of coronavirus in an "extremely timely" manner and said it was in part due to a system active for picking up unusual pneumonia cases.
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO official says China reported first cases in ‘extremely timely’ manner01:59 | February 6, 2020 -
Flu season officially underway in Canada, PHAC says01:48 | October 23, 2026 -
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus after man’s death02:25 | October 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: Vaccine shows positive signs for melanoma patients02:04 | October 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case02:04 | October 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: Nigeria reports confirmed Ebola case02:03 | October 21, 2026 -
Christina Applegate reveals her misdiagnosis with multiple sclerosis01:34 | October 21, 2026 -
Measles outbreak over in Canada, PHAC says01:46 | October 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Canada ranks high in health spending, low on doctor availability, report says02:27 | October 20, 2026 -
What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause05:50 | October 19, 2026 -
Health Matters: 8 Ebola cases confirmed in Kenya02:31 | October 19, 2026 -
Pope Leo’s XIV cancer diagnosis highlights crucial need for lung heath awareness, thoracic surgeon weighs in04:26 | October 18, 2026 -
Understanding UTIs During Menopause02:52 | October 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ottawa pressed for health funding clarity02:32 | October 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ottawa to extend funding for mental health, addiction, home care services02:26 | October 15, 2026 -
Helen Branswell, renowned Canadian health journalist, dies at 6902:08 | October 14, 2026 -
Several brands of organic cheese recalled over possible Listeria contamination00:36 | October 14, 2026 -
Pope’s lung cancer diagnosis spurring greater awareness advocates say01:57 | October 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: Alberta separation could drive doctors away02:04 | October 14, 2026 -
Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodular lesion01:06 | October 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Report highlights importance of Safe Social Media Act02:27 | October 13, 2026 -
Doctors with disabilities need more support, study says02:14 | October 13, 2026 -
Thousands of runners take part in the 34th Montreal marathon02:28 | October 12, 2026 -
UHN team explores leveraging AI tool to create 3D models of tumours02:14 | October 12, 2026 -
Pope Leo XIV announces he has ‘very early stage’ lung growth after routine checkup02:42 | October 11, 2026 -
Music at Work: The Surgeon’s Soundtrack00:55 | October 9, 2026 -
Health matters: Advocates say more needs to be done to increase support for breast Cancer patients02:12 | October 9, 2026 -
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without the heartburn04:48 | October 8, 2026 -
Health Matters: Dying With Dignity Canada condemns MAID changes02:21 | October 8, 2026 -
Canada drops plans to expand MAID for mental illness alone01:50 | October 7, 2026 -
WHO seeking clarity on unconfirmed report of second illness in Russia01:55 | October 7, 2026 -
Health Matters: WHO asks Russia for more information about reports of potential second pneumonia case02:09 | October 7, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO official says China reported first cases in ‘extremely timely’ manner01:59 | February 6, 2020
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Flu season officially underway in Canada, PHAC says01:48 | October 23, 2026
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France reports first human case of Shamonda virus after man’s death02:25 | October 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Vaccine shows positive signs for melanoma patients02:04 | October 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case02:04 | October 22, 2026
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Health Matters: Nigeria reports confirmed Ebola case02:03 | October 21, 2026
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Health Matters: Dying With Dignity Canada condemns MAID changes02:21 | October 8, 2026
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Canada drops plans to expand MAID for mental illness alone01:50 | October 7, 2026
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WHO seeking clarity on unconfirmed report of second illness in Russia01:55 | October 7, 2026
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Health Matters: WHO asks Russia for more information about reports of potential second pneumonia case02:09 | October 7, 2026
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO official says China reported first cases in ‘extremely timely’ manner
Description
February 6, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme Executive Director Michael Ryan said on Thursday that China had reported the first clusters of cases of coronavirus in an "extremely timely" manner and said it was in part due to a system active for picking up unusual pneumonia cases.
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