Middle East states must share more information on virus cases, says WHO
(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged Middle East states to offer more information about coronavirus cases to help bolster the fight against the disease across the region.
 Firefighters disinfect streets in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus in Tehran, March 13 (Photo: AFP/ VNA) |
Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, told reporters in a video-conference briefing that the regional approach to fighting the coronavirus has so far been “uneven” and that much more should be done. He added improved access to information would allow the WHO to track its spread closely and quickly apply proven public health measures.
So far, Mandhari said just over 18,000 cases had been confirmed in 18 countries in the Middle East. More than 1,000 deaths have been reported in seven countries, particularly in Iran.