Information and guidance from the WHO on the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported in Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019 can be found on this website. Updated information is on this page. daily.

WHO is working closely with global experts, governments and partners to rapidly expand scientific knowledge about this new virus, track its spread and virulence, and advise countries and individuals on measures to protect health and prevent the spread of the outbreak.