KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised the world to be on high alert to fight against the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Dr Mike Ryan, the head of WHO, praised China’s response to the deadly outbreak, saying: “The challenge is great but the response has been massive.”
The WHO will meet on Thursday to discuss whether the virus constitutes a global health emergency, according to BBC.
The novel coronavirus broke out in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has spread to over 16 countries including Thailand, France, US and Australia, with the death toll rising to 170.
Chinese health authorities have said there were 7,711 confirmed cases in the country as of 29 January.
There is no specific cure or vaccine. A number of people have recovered after treatment, however.
(With inputs from agencies)
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