Risk Assessment Report – 10 july 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 10 july 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
July 10, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 10 july 2020
Time Period Covered July 10, 2020 - July 10, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been more than 12.1 million cases, and over 552,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. Over the past 30 days, countries with the highest per capita incidence rates in reported cases included Oman, Chile, and French Guiana. Today, the WHO formally confirmed that the existing evidence suggests that droplets carrying the novel coronavirus may be airborne under certain conditions, particularly in indoor, crowded settings lacking adequate ventilation.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. Speaking at Tuesday's briefing in Geneva, the WHO's technical lead for infection prevention and control said there was evidence emerging of airborne transmission of the coronavirus, but that it was not definitive. It was also mentioned that WHO will publish a scientific brief summarizing the state of knowledge on modes of transmission of the virus in the coming days.
- On July 9, WHO launches independent panel to review COVID-19 pandemic response. The Independent panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response will be headed by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. It said the investigation should probe "the actions of WHO and their timelines pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic".
Risk Assessment Report – 10 july 2020