Two employees at WHO headquarters infected with COVID-19

Two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, a spokesman for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

"We have two staff members who have confirmed symptoms of COVID-19, and both have returned home and are quarantined. Everyone in the office had a test. We are awaiting further information”, spokesman said.

WHO requires that all but those who must be present telecommute, adding that reports of the outbreak have begun to hold only online press conferences.

In Switzerland, a total of 2,200 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed and 14 deaths have been recorded so far.