I use words "solidarity" & "together" a lot. I mean it in a collective sense: people everywhere are experiencing unprecedented disruption due to #COVID19 and if we unite and take evidence-based public health measures, we will end the pandemic faster and emerge more harmonious.

I use these words when I& #39;m talking to individuals in my day-to-day work.
At @WHO, colleagues have joined together with a laser-focus on understanding the new #coronavirus, advancing guidelines as knowledge evolves, communicating life-saving advice, & more. #COVID19

When I talk to leaders - of governments, businesses, non-profits, multilateral institutions, religious organizations, artists and athletes - we also talk about solidarity and togetherness. #COVID19

What makes me optimistic in the face of this new infectious respiratory pandemic is that in every conversation, literally, I& #39;ve had since 31 Dec 2019, leaders from many countries, sectors, backgrounds & creeds have agreed on the need to come together in the fight against #COVID19