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March 19, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic 'far from over,' WHO says

A World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson said on Friday that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.

March 17, 2022

WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'

Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday,

March 16, 2022

WHO: Ukraine health facilities struggling to provide care

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations are warning that medical facilities in Ukraine have been stretched to a breaking point.

March 12, 2022

WHO on loosening of COVID-19 restrictions: 'We can't will it away'

World Health Organization (WHO) leaders on Thursday said that the world needs to remain vigilant about COVID-19 – even as pandemic trends in some countries appear to be heading in a positive direction. 

March 12, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic death toll could be 3 times higher than thought: study

The global COVID-19 pandemic death toll might be around three times higher than official records, according to researchers. 

March 12, 2022

Omicron BA.2 sub-variant spreading in New York City

The BA.2 omicron COVID-19 sub-variant is spreading in New York City. 

March 11, 2022

'Deltacron' COVID-19 variant: What to know

Health officials have continued to monitor a hybrid strain of the delta and omicron coronavirus known as "deltacron."

March 10, 2022

WHO says global anxiety and depression increased 25% due to COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 10, 2022

WHO issues COVID-19 testing guidance

The World Health Organization says it has issued guidance advising people on how to test themselves for the coronavirus, months after critics said the lack of recommendations was compromising efforts to stop the pandemic in poor countries.

March 10, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic: How has it changed after two years?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years?