Coronavirus of natural origin, says WHO
Trump claimed Thursday that he had seen proof that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was… Read More
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WHO chief says pandemic ‘far from over’, worried about children
The coronavirus pandemic is “far from over” and is still disrupting normal health services, especially… Read More
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WHO says no evidence that people with coronavirus are immunised
The warning suggests that the issuance of "immune passports" may promote the continued spread of… Read More
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US says will not take part in WHO global drugs, vaccine initiative launch
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a suspension of funding to the World Health Organization… Read More
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World leaders launch plan to speed COVID-19 drugs, vaccine
More than 100 potential COVID-19 vaccines are being developed, including six already in clinical trials,… Read More
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WHO chief says ‘virus will be with us for a long time’
There were “worrying upward trends” in early epidemics in parts of Africa and central and… Read More
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Musicians unite for ‘One World’ coronavirus special
Beyonce did not perform but sent a video message in which she noted the disproportionately… Read More
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Donald Trump halts WHO funding, criticising group’s coronavirus response
As the tally of deaths and new infections appears to begin levelling off, world leaders… Read More
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WHO lists 70 vaccines under preparation globally to treat coronavirus
Three developers including one from China and others from United States are performing trials on… Read More
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WHO provides safety equipment to Pakistan in fight against COVID-19
WHO lauded Pakistan's efforts to control COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Read More
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WHO warns about dangers of premature lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
GENEVA/ZURICH: The World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries on Friday to be cautious about lifting… Read More
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IMF, WHO urge leaders to focus on health spending to get virus under control
The IMF and the World Health Organization urged leaders of developing countries to prioritize paying… Read More
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COVID-19 cases and deaths rising, debt relief needed for poorest nations: WHO
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that his agency, the World Bank and the IMF… Read More
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COVID-19 infections growing exponentially, deaths near 50,000: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced deep concern on Wednesday about “the… Read More
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Coronavirus epidemic ‘far from over’ in Asia: WHO
The new coronavirus first surfaced in central China in late 2019. Read More
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Coronavirus cases top half a million, protective gear lacking: WHO
Coronavirus has infected more than half a million people and killed 20,000, the head of… Read More
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COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
The UN's health agency has faced criticism in the past for overreacting and for moving… Read More
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US could become next coronavirus epicenter: WHO
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that the United States could become the global… Read More
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Lockdowns not enough to defeat coronavirus: WHO expert
Countries can’t simply lock down their societies to defeat coronavirus, the World Health Organization’s top… Read More
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Wuhan recovery gives rest of world hope: WHO
Tedros said that although older people had been the hardest hit by the disease, younger… Read More
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