The head of WHO said the CoV virus found in Saudi Arabia threatens ` ` the entire world '' `` We understand too little about this virus when viewed against the magnitude of its potential threat , '' the director general said in her closing speech to the 66th session of the World Health Assembly . Laurie Garrett : It 's estimated that of 49 cases , 37 -- that 's 52 % -- have died . Garrett : The virus related to Syria , and scientists worry it will spread as fast . It emerged in a difficult region , she said , and threatens Syrian refugees .
The head of WHO said the CoV virus found in Saudi Arabia threatens ` ` the entire world '' Laurie Garrett : It 's estimated that of 49 cases , 37 -- that 's 52 % -- have died . Garrett : The virus related to Syria , and scientists worry it will spread as fast . It emerged in a difficult region , she said , and threatens Syrian refugees .