WHO chief ‘saw no need for testing’ after COVID-19 exposure

Geneva: World Health Organization (
who)
boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus marked his return to the Geneva agency from quarantine on Monday after being exposed to coronavirus and said he didn’t see the need for a test.

“I was fine, no symptoms. It is day 17 now and I followed the protocols. Because I had no symptoms and following the protocol completely, I did not see the need for testing,” he said at a briefing in Geneva.

“I can assure you that I am fine and actually very, very busy. The most important thing is to follow protocol.”

the World Health Organization Monday (local time) revealed that 65 staff members have tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.

“Since the start of the pandemic, a total of 65
who Staff stationed in Geneva, working from home and on site, have tested positive for COVID-19. We have not yet established whether any broadcast has occurred on campus, but we are investigating the matter. ”
who tweeted.

In the next tweet, it said: ”
who personal
who confirmed positives with COVID-19 in Geneva have received the necessary medical attention.
who conducted a full contact tracing and related protocols. Improved cleaning protocols were implemented in the relevant offices. ”