Coronavirus pandemic accelerating, warns WHO

he coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, with Thursday's 150,000 new cases the highest in a single day. "The world is in a new and dangerous phase. The virus is still spreading fast, it is still deadly, and most people are still susceptible" Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told. Tedros urged people to maintain social distancing and "extreme vigilance."

"Exiting lockdowns must be done carefully, in a step-wise manner, and must be driven by the data... I don't know where it is the chances are the virus will surprise you."

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