WHO raises COVID-19 risk to ‘very high’

WHO raised its global risk assessment for the coronavirus to “very high” as some nations struggled with containment and economic fears lashed markets.

By Arete News - February 28, 2020

Civil protection volunteers conduct health checks at Bologna, Italy's international airport on February 6, 2020 (AN/Italian Civil Protection Department)

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