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WHO DG tests positive for covid-19

Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has tested positive for COVID-19.

Ghebreyesus announced the status in a series of tweet on his verified handle @Dr.Tedros.

According to him: “I’ve been identified as a contact person of someone who has COVID-19 symptoms, I am well and without symptoms but will self-quarantine over the coming days and self-quarantine from home.

“My colleagues and I at WHO will continue to engage with partners in solidarity to save lives and protect the vulnerable”, he added.

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