News Alert: WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, a sign of how globally widespread virus has become

The World Health Organization's declaration signals that health experts believe countries should focus efforts less on containing the virus and more on preparations such as getting hospitals ready to handle an influx of patients, stockpiling materials and enacting social distancing policies.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Mar 11, 12:38 PM     WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, a sign of how globally widespread virus has become The World Health Organization's declaration signals that health experts believe countries should focus efforts less on containing the virus and more on preparations such as getting hospitals ready to handle an influx of patients, stockpiling materials and enacting social distancing policies. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071