The World Health Organization on Friday wished US President Donald Trump a speedy recovery from Kovid-19 and avoided criticizing his disdain for advice on protecting against the virus.
Trump has been a serious critic of dealing with the WHO and the coronovirus epidemic, accusing the United Nations health agency of responding to the crisis.
The United States formally began its withdrawal from the WHO in July, making good on Trump’s threat to deprive the organization of its top donor.
WHO Director General Tedros Adnom Ghebreyus congratulated Trump and his wife Melania, who are also infected, “a full and speedy recovery”, adding: “Our prayers are with them.”
But when asked about Trump’s disregard for wearing a face mask – something recommended by the WHO where physical disturbances cannot be sustained – the organization’s emergency director Michael Ryan refused to be prepared.
“We generally do not comment on the behavior of any specific person and we do not know what the risk management measures were for any person, particularly someone as prominent as the president.”
“What we will repeat is… a combination of different measures that reduce risk.
“Washing your hands, staying at a safe distance from other people, avoiding crowded places, wearing masks to protect others and yourself.”