Learn more about what a PHEIC actually means
A PHEIC is meant to mobilize international response to an outbreak.
It’s an opportunity for the WHO, with guidance from its International Health Regulations Emergency Committee, to implement “non-binding but practically & politically significant measures that can address travel, trade, quarantine, screening, treatment. WHO can also set global standards of practice,” the organization tweeted.emphasized that, at its core, a PHEIC is about prompting countries to work together to contain a threat.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Some People Seem to Think Coronavirus is Related to Corona Beer — It's NotThere has been a sharp increase in people searching for 'beer virus' or 'corona beer virus' over the last week
Read more »
People seem to think Corona beer is related to the deadly Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, as searches for 'Corona beer virus' are trendingSearches for "corona beer virus" and "beer coronavirus" have exploded since January 18. The beer is not related to the deadly coronavirus.
Read more »
New coronavirus outbreak declared global public health emergency, WHO saysBREAKING: World Health Organization declares coronavirus outbreak 'a public health emergency of international concern.'
Read more »
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a public health emergency of international concernThe World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after an emergency committee reconvened Thursday in Geneva.
Read more »
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a public health emergency of international concernThe World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after an emergency committee reconvened Thursday in Geneva.
Read more »
WHO declares global emergency over China virusThe declaration of a global emergency triggers recommendations to all countries aimed at preventing or reducing cross-border spread of disease, while avoiding unnecessary interference with trade and travel.
Read more »