Since 1 January 2020, the three levels of WHO (China country office, Regional Office for the Western Pacific and headquarters) have been working together to respond to COVID-19.



On 30 January, WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).



Since the beginning of this outbreak, WHO has worked with countries and areas across the Region to share the latest evidence, prepare and implement national response plans.



We have procured and shipped diagnostics and personal protective equipment, deployed experts, coordinated with a wide range of partners, and disseminated information to the public on how to protect themselves and others.



Learn more below about our support to the COVID-19 outbreak response in the Western Pacific Region.