During a media briefing held on July 13, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that if countries continue on the path they are on and do not follow strict health precautions, the pandemic is only going to worsen.

The virtual briefing was held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Geneva and led by WHO Director, Dr Tedros Adhanom Gheyreyesus. He said, “Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction, the virus remains public enemy number one.”