World Bank announces $12 billion to fight coronavirus
Coronavirus news: World Bank President David Malpass said there will be many unknowns about the fast-spreading virus
- Mar 4, 2020,
- Updated Mar 4, 2020 10:20 AM IST
The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to over 60 countries.
World Bank President David Malpass said there were still "many unknowns" about the fast-spreading virus, and "much more" aid might be required.
He called on countries to coordinate on a regional and international level, saying the speed and breadth of the response would be critical to saving lives.
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The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to over 60 countries.
World Bank President David Malpass said there were still "many unknowns" about the fast-spreading virus, and "much more" aid might be required.
He called on countries to coordinate on a regional and international level, saying the speed and breadth of the response would be critical to saving lives.
Also read: Coronavirus outbreak: IMF, World Bank to conduct April meetings in 'virtual format'
Also read: Coronavirus Outbreak Live Updates: Covid-19 cases in India rise to 6; China death toll touches 2,981