The World Health Organization (WHO) met with mainland Chinese officials on the 30th to discuss the growing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), stressing the importance of sharing real-time data on the increase of cases.
“WHO reiterates its call for the regular sharing of clear, real-time data on the epidemiological situation, as well as information on the status of vaccine delivery and vaccination, especially among vulnerable populations and those over 60,” WHO said. in a statement. declaration. Case.”
Reuters reported that a WHO technical advisory group focusing on the evolution of the novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2 will meet on Jan. 3, and WHO said it had invited mainland Chinese scientists to provide detailed data on the genetic sequencing of the virus.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted on the evening of the 29th that WHO needs more information before it can assess the growing number of confirmed cases in mainland China.
After the Beijing authorities lifted the COVID-19 zero-clearance policy, including regular testing of people’s nucleic acid and other measures, the number of confirmed cases has increased across the country. The United States, South Korea, India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan have all required passengers from mainland China to get tested for COVID-19.
China’s National Health Commission said in a statement that senior health officials in mainland China and the WHO exchanged views on the novel coronavirus via video conference.
The National Health Commission of China said the two sides exchanged views on the current epidemic situation, medical treatment, vaccination and other technical issues and agreed to continue technical exchanges.
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