Test every case the World Health Organization says its crucial in the fight against the corona virus pandemic but only a few countries are conducting the widespread testing so what are the challenges and how can they be overcome this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Bernard Smith isolate test and trace thats the urgent message from the World Health Organization to combat the coronavirus pandemic many countries have imposed mass lockdowns and ordered people to stay home but few have implemented widespread testing many European Countries and states in the u. S. For example a limiting test for only the most critical of cases will bring in our guests in a moment 1st priyanka got to explain why this could spell disaster. After covert 901st emerged in china governments around the world faced 2 staggering challenges 1st to contain its spread and 2nd detecting people who have it eyes only test treat and trace the World Health Organization says the most effective way to fight th
Never give up. Woodruff welcome to our pbs newshour special, confronting im judy woodruff. A virus none of us can see with the naked eye has turned our lives upside down in ways we couldnt imagine just a few weeks ago. Most of us are anxious because so much has changed so fast;ec frightenedse so much is unknown. Knowing that, we decided to try to address some of your concerns. Over the past we, weve collected your questions, and, experts to answer many of them. F they cover your own personal alth, the economy, and h prepared we are as a country for this threat. Te well also hear from dr. Anthony fauci of the National Institute of allergyct and inus diseases, probably the most respected voice in the nation right now. But to begin, a look awe got here. Its all over the world. Its incredible whats happened in such a short period of time. Oodruff only a few months ago, the disease now known as covid19 is believedo have originated at one seafood and poultry market in the city of wuhan, chin
Than unilateral action. And the. Calls for an easing of sanctions on iran to help it find buyers. And install some nice australian formula down to the coronavirus mclaren has pulled out of the race after its a member tested positive for. Comprehensive travel bans countries under lockdown economys in trouble a coronavirus pandemic as it is now is increasing the turmoil worldwide more drastic measures are being imposed to fight the spread of the illness lets take you through that spread now spain 1st of all where the death toll is jumped by 84. 00 its almost double yesterdays total nearly 3000. 00 cases all. When a government minister is contracted the disease Video Conferences are being used instead of face to face governmental meetings and britain scientists arent recommending any sort of travel ban yet but of course donald trump u. S. President has announced a ban on all flights to the u. S. From europe except the u. K. Were going to more on that shortly. As well the decisions going o
Test every case the World Health Organization says its crucial in the fight against the corona virus pandemic but only a few countries are conducting the widespread testing so what are the challenges and how can they be overcome this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Bernard Smith isolate test and trace thats the urgent message from the World Health Organization to combat the coronavirus pandemic many countries have imposed mass lockdowns and ordered people to stay home but few have implemented widespread testing many European Countries and states in the u. S. For example a limiting test for only the most critical of cases will bring in our guests in a moment 1st priyanka got to explain why this could spell disaster. After covert 901st emerged in china governments around the world face to staggering challenges 1st to contain its spread and 2nd detecting people who have it isolate test treat and trace the World Health Organization says the most effective way to fight the
A faltering the urgency mirrored on Financial Markets. Markets around the world a sinking fast its the worst week in a decade for global stocks and investors in hong kong on the only ones seeking safer territory in london where some firms like chevron sent their workers home this week the footsie dropped 4. 5 percent early on friday elsewhere in europe losses on Frankfurts Dax index reach more than 5 percent germanys and the worlds biggest chemicals maker b. S. F. Says its braced for the unpredictable impact of coronavirus. I mean. Lower demands and production outages in Many Industries are already visible consequences of the measures taken to prevent the further spread of the virus. The fate of the adverse effects of the corona virus will have a seat on. It could impact worldwide particularly in the 1st and 2nd quarters of this year. As the corona virus continues to spread to more and more countries so it has its negative impact on their economies this is milan in northern italy europ