WHO Launch WhatsApp Service In Response to COVID-19 Six new countries, African Region [2], and Region of theAmericas [2], and Western Pacific Region [2]) have reported cases of COVID-19.

The World Health Organisation -WHO says to increase access to reliable information, it has partnered with WhatsAppand Facebook to launch a WHO Health Alert messaging service.

“This service will provide the latest news and information on COVID-19, including details onsymptoms and how people can protect themselves.” Indicates WHO in statementTo access it, send the word “hi” to the following number on WhatsApp: +41798 931 892.

WHO has further indicated that the first vaccine trial has begun just 60 days after the genetic sequence of the virus was shared by China.Among others, WHO and Global Citizen launched #TogetherAtHome, a virtual, no-contact concert series to promote physical distancing and action forglobal health.

March 20, 2020 SITUATION IN NUMBERStotal (new) cases in last 24 hoursGlobally- 234 073 confirmed (new 24 247)- 9840 deaths (new 1061) Western Pacific Region- 93 349 confirmed (new 1016)- 3405 deaths (new 28)European Region- 104 591 confirmed (new 17 506)- 4899 deaths (new 816) South-East Asia Region- 918 confirmed (new 261)- 31 deaths (new 8) Eastern Mediterranean Region- 20 759 confirmed (new 1254)- 1312 deaths (new 151) Region of the Americas- 13 271 confirmed (new 4104)- 178 deaths (new 57)African Region- 473 confirmed (new 106)- 8 deaths (new 1)WHO Risk Assessment Global Level is very high.