Gao Fu says he's discussing with WHO experts on virus prevention and control, dismissing rumor of disciplinary investigation

Gao Fu, head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said he's working with the World Health Organization's (WHO) foreign expert team and discussing on novel coronavirus prevention and control. 

Gao was speaking to China Science Daily after rumors of him being investigated by China's disciplinary body emerged this morning.

A WHO advance team led by Bruce Aylward has arrived in China on Tuesday, and the rest will be joining over the weekend.

The whole team will probably comprise 10 experts from around the world.

The advance team and the Chinese side have already finalized the scope of work and design of the mission.

Gao told China Science Daily that WHO greatly affirmed China's work and effectiveness in fight against the epidemic, adding China will stick with openness, transparency and responsibility in cooperation with the international community.