Risk Assessment Report – 06 march 2020


Watch ASEAN Journey


 Subscribe

Risk Assessment Report – 06 march 2020


Rapid Risk Assessment

March 06, 2020

Risk Assessment Report – 06 march 2020

Time Period Covered March 06, 2020 - March 06, 2020

  • In anticipation for an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the SouthEast Asia Region is preparing to roll out rapid response activities by engaging with communities, procuring personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring laboratories have the capacity to test for COVID-19 or ship samples to global referral laboratories.
  • The WHO Director-General emphasized the importance of implementing a comprehensive approach to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Educating the population, expanding surveillance, caring for patients, and strengthening preparedness systems are key to interrupting transmission.