WHO decides not to declare novel coronavirus a global emergency
The World Health Organization today said it will not declare a public health emergency of international concern at this time in regards to the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has infected hundreds and killed at least 17 people. A WHO panel considered the virus’ spread from Wuhan, China, to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the U.S. and Vietnam, and said it is likely more cases will appear. For more information and resources, see today’s AHA Quality Advisory (LINK), and visit AHA’s coronavirus update page.
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