WHO said it was too early to predict when the corona virus would be stopped and the organization did not know where the Covid-19 epidemic would go.
"We do not know exactly where this disease will go. One of the reasons we have been hard to predict is that we still do not know much about the virus," said World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman Tarik. Jasarevic today said.
Jasarevic's remarks came after China announced that it had more than 15,000 Covid-19 cases. Jasarevic explains this spike as a result of many cases being examined.
"Now not only those who are tested but also those who have clinical symptoms and have been clinically diagnosed are included in the new case report," Jasarevic said. He thinks this change allows untested patients to be treated with the same methods as those who have been confirmed.
According to Jasarevic, more research is needed on the spread of viruses in the population to determine if the outbreak is larger than previously predicted. "There may be many mild cases. They do not see a doctor or see a doctor but do not necessarily have to be tested," he said.
The Covid-19 epidemic broke out in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, central China in December and spread to 26 countries and territories. The epidemic has left 1,369 people dead, 60,374 infected, 8,219 in critical condition and 6,079 people have been cured worldwide.
China has mobilized 10,000 intensive medical staff to treat patients in Wuhan and many medical equipment for major hospitals in the city. Many countries around the world have also supported medical equipment and supplies to help China fight epidemics. The Chinese military has deployed an additional 2,600 medical doctors to Wuhan to deal with the virus and 1,400 departures today.