Coronavirus: Risk of spread upgraded to highest level
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Switzerland suspended all events with more than 1,000 participants until 15 March, including the Geneva International Motor Show- a passenger on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan, wiping £210bn from the value of companies on the indexDr Ryan also stressed that current data information does not suggest the virus has become a global pandemic.
Dr Tedros reiterated that the spread had the potential to become a pandemic, but cautioned against unnecessary panic.The WHO has said proper containment, with the help of an"all government, all society approach" will help slow down rates of infection, break chains of infection and take pressure off healthcare systems around the world.
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