WHO officials warn countries not to become complacent with COVID-19

The World Health Organization said the downward trend of coronavirus cases didn’t occur naturally, and is warning countries not to become complacent

“Many countries have paid a heavy price in doing the measures that have needed to be done to suppress the transmission of this disease, and they deserve credit,” Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO’s health emergencies program, said during a Monday briefing.

Ryan said it’s “worrisome” when people assume the downward trend occurred naturally. In reality, Ryan said, “that has occurred because of very, very, very tough public health measures that have been tough on the population.” “I understand very well and I am in the same boat as you – we all want this to be over, but we have a long way to go," Van Kerkhove said.

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