WHO released a statement on the 13th meeting of the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak Committee on October 19, stating that the New Coronary Pneumonia outbreak continues to be a "public health emergency of international concern".

WHO held its 13th meeting of the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak Committee on October 13 to discuss the global outbreak situation. The Committee emphasized that countries should strengthen surveillance of the New Coronavirus outbreak and update their preparedness response plans.

In accordance with the International Health Regulations, WHO convened the first meeting of the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak Committee from January 22-23, 2020. Following the second meeting on January 30, WHO Director-General Tandezai declared the outbreak to be a "public health emergency of international concern" and the WHO convened the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak Committee every three months thereafter.