Coronavirus a public health emergency; what does WHO declaration mean? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Coronavirus a public health emergency; what does WHO declaration mean? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Coronavirus a public health emergency; what does WHO declaration mean?

Written by Abantika Ghosh , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: January 31, 2020 at 1:45 pm

India has reported its first case of coronavirus infection on Thursday when a student of Wuhan University tested positive for the virus after she returned to the country. The WHO has declared it as a global emergency. But what does that mean?