The World Health Organization's director-general noted that many countries could have implemented procedures to mitigate the coronavirus' spread much earlier, per the recommendations outlined in its January 30 public health emergency declaration.
When WHO's declaration was released, the organization shared its conclusions about China's handling of the initial outbreak and provided direction for other countries to protect their populations.
"It is expected that further international exportation of cases may appear in any country," the statement continued."Thus, all countries should be prepared for containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation and case management, contact tracing and prevention of onward spread."
"We don't have any mandate to force countries to implement what we advise them," he said."Each country takes its own responsibility."
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