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WHO declares pandemic as virus crisis expands worldwide
The World Health Organization issues a pandemic warning amid rising infections and slow responses. Iran and Italy face surging cases with new lockdowns and travel restrictions as China reports overseas arrivals. Iran's vice president and ministers are affected. Italy seeks stricter limits while balancing civil liberties. Global totals exceed 100000 infections and 4000 deaths.
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Rome
World Health Organization
U.N. Health Agency
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO
Iran
Italy
China
Mike Ryan
St. Peter’s Square
Middle East
Giuseppe Conte
Lombardy
Milan
Claudia Sabbatini
Conte
Beijing
United States
Mideast