The Iraqi government is taking measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus, closing schools, cinemas, clubs and banning public events. Authorities in protective clothing are also disinfecting shrines, mosques and other holy sites.
16 min readA person in California has been diagnosed with the virus, and for the first time in US, the virus spread without them being in close contact with someone who was known to be infected.
"The president says these containment measures have been effective," Chao said Thursday during an appearance before the House Committee on Appropriations."But we must be vigilant and plan for the possibility of community based transmission in the United States."U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alexander Azar continued on Thursday to emphasize that"the immediate risk to the American public remains low.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Feb. 27, 2020, in Washington. "Even developed countries could be surprised," Tedros warned."Our message continues to be that this virus has pandemic potential." "My advice to these countries is to move swiftly and contain it," Tedros said."With the right measures, it can be contained. That's one of the key messages from China."
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