H1N1 Was The Last Pandemic. Here's Why COVID-19 Isn't Yet In That Category
The new coronavirus disease has been diagnosed in 28 countries, and new outbreaks are worrisome. But the World Health Organization sees some encouraging trends.
Despite worrisome new outbreaks in Iran, Italy and South Korea, the coronavirus disease called COVID-19 is not currently a pandemic, the World Health Organization said today.
In fact, there are some encouraging trends, especially in Hubei Province, where most of the cases have been reported.
The epidemic there appears to have plateaued in late January and is continuing on a good trajectory. Dr. Bruce Aylward
