PHEIC News
On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared the epidemic of COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). We bring you coverage of the evolving epidemic from a range of public health perspectives. Your hosts are Clarence Tam and Jane Lim from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore.
PHEIC News
Hong Kong
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Clarence Tam & Jane Lim
Prof Ben Cowling from the School of Public Health at Hong Kong University talked to us about the COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, what some of the key uncertainties are about the pandemic, and the role of face masks and school closures as control measures.
This episode was recorded on 18 March 2020.