W.H.O.: Only Aggressive Action, Unity Can Turn Pandemic Around

The video discusses the importance of aggressive action, national unity, and global solidarity in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights successful examples from countries like Italy, Spain, and South Korea, attributing their success to community engagement and basic health measures such as testing, tracing, isolating, and treating the sick. Dr. Michael Ryan from WHO emphasizes that even countries that have controlled the virus are at risk of re-importing it, and complete eradication is unlikely at present. He compares the virus spread to a forest fire, suggesting that lockdown measures may be necessary to prevent outbreaks.

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