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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel corona virus, COVID-19, a "pandemic" on__________?

Correct answer: B. 11th March

  • A. 10th March
  • B. 11th March
  • C. 12th March
  • D. 13 March

Explanation

WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on 11 March 2020, after noting the accelerating spread and insufficient containment in many countries. The declaration was not made on 10 or 12 March.

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