World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lauded Spain and France for their coronavirus response even as he stressed that restrictions put in place to suppress the disease worldwide is taking a huge toll in protracted emergencies.

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The WHO chief said that Spain and France are a good example of four essential pillars of coronavirus response - strong and humble leadership, community engagement, suppressing transmissions and saving lives.

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Meanwhile, as Brazil continues to battle the virus, WHO's health emergencies chief Michael Ryan said, "The rise in Brazil is no longer exponential, it has plateaued." The WHO official stressed that the virus cases in Brazil had "stabilised".

Brazil is the second worst-hit country due to the virus with over 2 million cases and nearly 77,000 fatalities. The United States is the&nbsp;worst-hit country with the virus with over 3.6 million cases and over 138,000 deaths.

Ryan said it was "opportunity here now for Brazil to push the disease down, to suppress the transmission of the virus" although he cautioned that it would take "very sustained, concerted action in order for that to occur".

"Up to now, in many countries, including in Brazil, the virus has been in charge, the virus sets the rules," he said, adding, "We need to set the rules for the virus."

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro himself tested positive for the virus after dismissing it earlier as flu. The Brazilian president is currently in quarantine.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lauded Spain and France for their coronavirus response even as he stressed that restrictions put in place to suppress the disease worldwide is taking a huge toll in protracted emergencies.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lauded Spain and France for their coronavirus response even as he stressed that restrictions put in place to suppress the disease worldwide is taking a huge toll in protracted emergencies. In Pics: Jair Bolsonaro and his 'non-normal' antics amid pandemic The WHO chief said that Spain and France are a good example of four essential pillars of coronavirus response - strong and humble leadership, community engagement, suppressing transmissions and saving lives. Watch: Meanwhile, as Brazil continues to battle the virus, WHO's health emergencies chief Michael Ryan said, "The rise in Brazil is no longer exponential, it has plateaued." The WHO official stressed that the virus cases in Brazil had "stabilised". Brazil is the second worst-hit country due to the virus with over 2 million cases and nearly 77,000 fatalities. The United States is the worst-hit country with the virus with over 3.6 million cases and over 138,000 deaths. Ryan said it was "opportunity here now for Brazil to push the disease down, to suppress the transmission of the virus" although he cautioned that it would take "very sustained, concerted action in order for that to occur". "Up to now, in many countries, including in Brazil, the virus has been in charge, the virus sets the rules," he said, adding, "We need to set the rules for the virus." Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro himself tested positive for the virus after dismissing it earlier as flu. The Brazilian president is currently in quarantine.

Coronavirus in Brazil has plateaued, opportunity to suppress transmission: WHO

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said&nbsp;today almost 80 per cent coronavirus cases were reported from just 10 countries, and 50 per cent come from just two countries referring to the Americas.

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The United States has over 3.3 million cases of coronavirus which is the highest in the world followed by Brazil which has over 1.8 million cases.&nbsp;

Tedros lauded the &nbsp;countries in the Mekong region, the Pacific, the Caribbean and Africa which have avoided large outbreaks mainly because "leaders of these countries took command of the emergency and communicated effectively with their populations about the measures that had to be taken."

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"Many countries in Europe and elsewhere have demonstrated that it is possible to bring large outbreaks under control," the WHO chief said, adding," epicentre of the virus remains in the Americas, where more than 50% of the world’s cases have been recorded."

"Let me blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction. The virus remains public enemy number one, but the actions of many governments and people do not reflect this," the WHO asserted.

"Mixed messages from leaders are undermining the most critical ingredient of any response: trust, if governments do not clearly communicate with their citizens and roll out a comprehensive strategy focused on suppressing transmission and saving lives - it’s going to get worse and worse and worse," he said.

The death toll in the United States has climbed to over 135,200 with Brazil recording over 72,000 fatalities. Both President Trump and Brazil President Bolsanoro have been slow to respond to the virus often dismissing the virus as a threat.

Trump has often said the virus will one just "disappear" even has Bolosanro had called it a "little&nbsp;flu" in April as the virus took hold over the country.

"We weren’t prepared collectively, but we must use all the tools we have to bring this pandemic under control and we need to do it right now," Tedros said.

"Together, we must accelerate the science as quickly as possible, find joint solutions to COVID-19 and through solidarity build a cohesive global response."

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today almost 80 per cent coronavirus cases were reported from just 10 countries, and 50 per cent come from just two countries referring to the Americas.

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today almost 80 per cent coronavirus cases were reported from just 10 countries, and 50 per cent come from just two countries referring to the Americas. Also Read: WHO records highest single-day spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases The United States has over 3.3 million cases of coronavirus which is the highest in the world followed by Brazil which has over 1.8 million cases. Tedros lauded the countries in the Mekong region, the Pacific, the Caribbean and Africa which have avoided large outbreaks mainly because "leaders of these countries took command of the emergency and communicated effectively with their populations about the measures that had to be taken." Watch: "Many countries in Europe and elsewhere have demonstrated that it is possible to bring large outbreaks under control," the WHO chief said, adding," epicentre of the virus remains in the Americas, where more than 50% of the world’s cases have been recorded." "Let me blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction. The virus remains public enemy number one, but the actions of many governments and people do not reflect this," the WHO asserted. "Mixed messages from leaders are undermining the most critical ingredient of any response: trust, if governments do not clearly communicate with their citizens and roll out a comprehensive strategy focused on suppressing transmission and saving lives - it’s going to get worse and worse and worse," he said. The death toll in the United States has climbed to over 135,200 with Brazil recording over 72,000 fatalities. Both President Trump and Brazil President Bolsanoro have been slow to respond to the virus often dismissing the virus as a threat. Trump has often said the virus will one just "disappear" even has Bolosanro had called it a "little flu" in April as the virus took hold over the country. "We weren’t prepared collectively, but we must use all the tools we have to bring this pandemic under control and we need to do it right now," Tedros said. "Together, we must accelerate the science as quickly as possible, find joint solutions to COVID-19 and through solidarity build a cohesive global response."

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