New coronavirus epidemic at 'decisive point': WHO chief

The new coronavirus epidemic is at a "decisive point" globally, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday, urging affected countries to "move swiftly" to contain the disease. 

"We're at a decisive point," Tedros said, adding, "if you act aggressively now, you can contain this virus, you can prevent people getting sick, you can save lives".

The chief also reiterated that the COVID-19 can be contained with right measures. 

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