The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned against complacency about new coronavirus transmission at the northern hemisphere summer, stating that this virus did not act like influenza that tended to follow seasonal trends.

"Folks are still thinking about seasons. What we all need to get our heads around is this is a new virus and. . .this one is acting otherwise," Margaret Harris informed a virtual briefing at Geneva, urging vigilance in applying measures to slow transmission that's spreading via mass parties.

She warned against believing concerning virus waves, saying:"It is going to be one big wave. It is likely to go down and up a bit. The best thing will be to flatten it and turn it into something lapping at your toes."