World January 5, 2021 China avoiding responsibility ahead of WHO coronavirus investigation: reports With Beijing desperate to avoid blame for a virus that has killed more than 1.8 million people worldwide, China is tightening up its story regarding the coronavirus pandemic's spread ahead of a World Health Organization (WHO) investigation in order to avoid being held accountable, according to reports.
Coronavirus December 31, 2020 WHO approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use On Thursday, the World Health Organization announced that it has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
Coronavirus December 29, 2020 WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic 'not necessarily the big one' Despite the severe global toll of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization warns that the outbreak is “not necessarily the big one” — and urges the world to get “serious” about preparedness.
Coronavirus December 23, 2020 Coronavirus herd immunity not likely until end of next year, WHO says The much hoped-for herd immunity against the novel coronavirus is unlikely to occur in many places around the world until the end of 2021, an official with the World Health Organization said this week when warning the next few months will be “critical.”
Coronavirus December 17, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine ‘not a silver bullet,’ warns WHO A World Health Organization official this week warned that a COVID-19 vaccine is not necessarily a “silver bullet” for ending the pandemic.
Coronavirus December 15, 2020 Officials assessing UK new coronavirus strain, significance: WHO While British authorities look into the new mutated coronavirus strain, many unanswered questions remain, according to the World Health Organization.
POLITICS December 13, 2020 Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
World Health Organization December 10, 2020 WHO lists top 10 causes of death in 2019 The World Health Organization has released the top 10 causes of death across the globe in 2019.
Coronavirus December 8, 2020 ‘Don’t hug’ loved ones this holiday season, warns WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week to avoid hugging loved ones this holiday season to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus December 2, 2020 WHO updates coronavirus face mask guidance, says face shields are inferior alternative The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an update to coronavirus mask-wearing guidance for the first time in nearly six months.
Coronavirus November 24, 2020 WHO ‘very encouraged’ by Oxford-AstraZeneca preliminary vaccine data Following Monday’s news of AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine candidate showing up to 90% efficacy in clinical trials, officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) carried a hopeful yet patient message.