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Based on the information shared by the WHO chief, it only took 4 days for the third 100,000 cases to be reported. 

Though the pandemic accelerates, the World Health Organization is still positive about changing its trend and trajectory by going against the attack. 

The number of deaths has soared to 15,000 while more than 341,000 people are reported to be infected worldwide. 

According to Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus, WHO chief, it took 67 days from the beginning of the outbreak in Wuhan, China for the coronavirus to infect 100,000 individuals. The second 100,000 cases were reported after 11 days and the third 100,000 was recorded as quick as four days. 

The actual number of infected individuals is expected to be larger than what is currently recorded due to the fact that some countries only test those who show severe symptoms. 

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The Football Tactic

Tedros, along with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, compared the fight against coronavirus to a football game. 

Tedros said, "You can't win a football game merely defending, you must also attack." 

He agrees that social distancing can help mitigate the spread of the virus but it will not let us win. He calls for testing on every suspected case, mild or severe, isolating while caring for the infected and tracing and quarantining every close contact. 

The two have recently launched a campaign to "kick out coronavirus" by protecting oneself against it. On one of their campaign ads, football players across the world spelled out five easy steps to take: hands, elbow, face, distance, and feel. 

One video shows Lionel Messi, Barcelona and Argentina football icon, said, "Face: avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. This can prevent the virus from entering your body." 

Another features Samuel Eto'o, well-known African striker, saying, "If you feel unwell, stay home."

The Truth on Coronavirus

Tedros acknowledges the challenges faced by some countries as the world face a public health crisis. Due to lack of resources and medical supplies, a number of countries are having troubles taking aggressive measures to attack the virus head on. 

He commends the time, effort and resources being put on researching and developing a vaccine and drugs to treat the coronavirus. However, he advises the public that the WHO has not approved any drug or vaccine and everyone should not be taking any medication that claims to treat COVID-19. 

Experts worldwide are looking into using antimalarial drugs as a treatment for coronavirus. 

With the increasing number of healthcare practitioners infected by the coronavirus, Tedros highlights the importance of protecting them from the virus because otherwise more people will die since no health worker will be able to help save their lives. 

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this July 24 will be postponed due to the virus. WHO mentioned that they are offering risk advice to the Japanese Government and International Olympic Committee (IOC). 

Michael Ryan, WHO emergencies director, believes that the Japanese government and IOC will not push through with the Games if it impose danger to both athletes and spectators.