Coronavirus August 20, 2020 Mutated form of coronavirus may be more contagious, but less deadly, experts say A common mutation of the novel coronavirus seen in the United States may be more infectious but less deadly, according to recent reports.
World Health Organization August 19, 2020 WHO stresses importance of getting flu shot this year Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's COVID-19 technical lead and an infectious disease epidemiologist, said people need to get vaccinated against influenza when the vaccine becomes available otherwise it could "complicate the clinical picture."
World August 19, 2020 Pope Francis warns against prioritizing coronavirus vaccines by social class The world can emerge from the coronavirus pandemic "either better or worse," the pontiff said in improvised remarks during a weekly public speech at the Vatican. "We must come out better.”
Coronavirus August 14, 2020 People 'should not fear' coronavirus spread from food, food packaging, WHO says Concerned you could contract the novel coronavirus from food or food packaging? No need for such fears, said the World Health Organization (WHO) this week.
Coronavirus August 12, 2020 Amid coronavirus, avoid nonessential dental care, WHO says World Health Organization officials on Tuesday said routine, non-essential dental care should be delayed until there is a significant reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates.
ӣƵ Flash August 11, 2020 Azar defends Taiwan trip, says China should worry about 'getting more transparent, more open' on coronavirus Chinese officials should be more concerned with transparency and cooperation with the international community than with a U.S. Cabinet official's visit to Taiwan, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told "The Story" Tuesday.
ӣƵ Flash August 10, 2020 UN envoy Kelly Craft vows US pushing issue of human rights in China 'at every opportunity we have' The United States is broaching the topic of human rights issues with China at the United Nations whenever it can, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft told "The Story" Monday night.
Coronavirus August 8, 2020 France, Germany criticize US for trying to lead WHO discussions despite withdrawal At least three officials spoke of frustrations, which were later confirmed by each country's health ministry.
South Africa August 6, 2020 Africa reaches 1 million coronavirus cases Africa has reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, but health experts believe the real figure could be far higher.
Coronavirus August 5, 2020 Global coronavirus uptick sparked by youth going clubbing, visiting beaches: report World Health Organization says Covid-19 in people aged 15-24 has risen three-fold in five months
Coronavirus August 3, 2020 'No silver bullet' against coronavirus, warns World Health Organization chief Speaking to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one of the world's top health officials issued a stern warning this week that there is no magic cure.