On Monday 20 April, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevêdo, and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made a joint appeal not to impede the international flow of essential medical supplies.
"Global action, solidarity and international cooperation are more necessary than ever to address this health situation" they said, adding that the WHO and the WTO were working together to this end.
"Protecting lives...