When did the WHO first mention social/physical distancing with COVID-19

[NewJeffCT]

There is so much out there that I found it almost impossible to do a google search on it.

I thought it was late January or early February, but I cannot confirm.

[NewJeffCT]

1. kicking

to see if people remember

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Best and most detailed timeline here:

https://www.justsecurity.org/69650/timeline-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-and-u-s-response/

[NewJeffCT]

3. Thanks

it says that Trump did not want social distancing as late as march 11, but did not see when WHO recommended it.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. It is mentioned in Table 3 of this directive, issued March 19.

https://www.who.int/publications-detail/operational-considerations-for-case-management-of-covid-19-in-health-facility-and-community

[Igel]

5. The timeline has a purpose.

Most people don't undermine their purposes in producing something.