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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO doctor says switching from containment to mitigation same as ‘surrendering’
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO doctor says switching from containment to mitigation same as ‘surrendering’
Description
March 2, 2020
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Dr. Michael Ryan, the Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, told reporters in his opinion, any nation switching their efforts from containing the spread of COVID-19 to mitigating it’s damaging effects would be tantamount to “surrendering” control over the ultimate end-outcome of the virus’ spread.
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO doctor says switching from containment to mitigation same as ‘surrendering’02:39 | March 2, 2020
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Health Matters: Unclear if Paris’ Seine River will be ready for Olympic swimmers02:19 | 23 minutes ago
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How to avoid shark attacks, according to experts01:58 | July 13, 2024
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Poilievre labels supervised consumption sites ‘drug dens’03:11 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: New estimates from OCFP show 2.5M Ontarians are without a family doctor02:15 | July 12, 2024
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Author and ER physician Daniel Kalla discusses the ozempic craze04:00 | July 12, 2024
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Money problems can be an early sign of dementia, new research shows06:04 | July 12, 2024
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Apple cider vinegar pills vs. liquid – which is more effective?06:30 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services looking to develop dried plasma02:18 | July 11, 2024
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Sugary drink tax reduced intake in U.K., study shows01:35 | July 10, 2024
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Health Matters: 9 people in Ontario have contracted listeriosis, warning issued over Silk brand products03:00 | July 10, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO doctor says switching from containment to mitigation same as ‘surrendering’02:39 | March 2, 2020
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Health Matters: Unclear if Paris’ Seine River will be ready for Olympic swimmers02:19 | 23 minutes ago
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Money problems can be an early sign of dementia, new research shows06:04 | July 12, 2024
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Apple cider vinegar pills vs. liquid – which is more effective?06:30 | July 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services looking to develop dried plasma02:18 | July 11, 2024
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Sugary drink tax reduced intake in U.K., study shows01:35 | July 10, 2024
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Health Matters: 9 people in Ontario have contracted listeriosis, warning issued over Silk brand products03:00 | July 10, 2024
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Canada expands dental care program to include adults with disabilities01:08 | July 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning amid heat wave02:42 | July 8, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. to pay Moderna $176M to develop bird flu vaccine02:22 | July 3, 2024
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Health Matters: Smoking class action members still waiting for compensation02:29 | July 2, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO doctor says switching from containment to mitigation same as ‘surrendering’
Description
March 2, 2020
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Dr. Michael Ryan, the Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, told reporters in his opinion, any nation switching their efforts from containing the spread of COVID-19 to mitigating it’s damaging effects would be tantamount to “surrendering” control over the ultimate end-outcome of the virus’ spread.
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