Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
WHO says world needs to take action over Chinese virus
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe World Health Organization is urging governments around the globe, including those as yet unaffected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, to be “on alert” and “take action” to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
“The whole world needs to be on alert now. The whole world needs to take action,” Michael Ryan, head of the WHO Health Emergencies Program, tells reporters in Geneva.
While several airlines have suspended flights in an out of China, El Al and other carriers are continue to operate flights between Israel and Beijing as well as Hong Kong.
— with AFP
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here