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The WHO briefing ends with Georgieva saying the world will get through the epidemic, but how quickly that happens depends on the actions that countries take now.
Adhanom added that “both lives and livelihoods matter”.
When asked about the effectiveness of using masks, Ryan said there is a very healthy debate going on.
He said countries must prioritise giving surgical and medical masks for healthcare workers. WHO already advises that people use medical masks for people who are ill at home and people caring for people at sick at home.
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