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(CNN) — The pandemic of coronavirus is far from coming to an end anytime soon, according to the CEO of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
“This is not even close to ending,” Tedros said during a press conference in Geneva on Monday.
“Although many countries have made progress around the world, the pandemic is actually accelerating. We are all in this together and we are all in this for the long term, ”said Tedros. “We have already lost a lot, but we cannot lose hope.”
Tedros also said Tuesday marks six months since the WHO first received reports of cases of pneumonia in China from an unknown cause, which would later be identified as caused by a new coronavirus infection.
“The sixth month of the outbreak coincides with reaching 10 million cases and 500,000 deathsTedros said Monday.
“This is a time for all of us to reflect on the progress we have made and the lessons we have learned, and to re-commit to doing everything we can to save lives,” said Tedros. “Six months ago, none of us could have imagined how our world, and our lives, would be affected by this new virus.”
