Fight against coronavirus enters 'decisive' phase: WHO

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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WHO Chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the epidemics in Iran, Italy and South Korea highlight the potential severity of the virus.

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