Worst of coronavirus outbreak still ahead, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organisation has urged authorities to remain vigilant, warning the worst effects of the coronavirus are yet to come.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

It has been a tough few weeks for World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Source: AFP

The World Health Organisation chief has warned "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus outbreak as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus did not specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed more than 166,000 could get worse.

"Trust us. The worst is yet ahead of us," Dr Tedros told reporters from WHO headquarters in Geneva on Monday.

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