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'Extremely unlikely' COVID originated from a lab leak, says WHO expert

The team of experts were sent by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.

World

WHO envoy unclear when COVID origins team will be allowed into China

Dr David Nabarro, asked when the WHO team would be let into China, responded: "I don't know, let's hope it is soon."

Switzerland

'Very disappointed': WHO slams China over COVID inspection mission

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's comments mark a rare critique of Beijing by the head of the World Health Organization.

World News

WHO: COVID-19 'dramatically worsened' lives of migrants and refugees

The pandemic had a "highly negative impact on the living and working conditions of refugees and migrants," the WHO said in a new report.

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World News

A coronavirus vaccine 'does not mean zero COVID', warns WHO

"Vaccines and vaccination will add a major, major powerful tool to the toolkit that we have," said WHO's Mike Ryan. "But by themselves, they will not do the job."

World News

WHO: Coronavirus disruption could cause thousands of malaria deaths

Disruption to malaria treatment caused by the coronavirus pandemic could lead to tens of thousands of malaria deaths, the World Health Organization has warned

Switzerland

Coronavirus 'cluster' recorded at WHO's headquarters in Geneva

According to an email obtained by the Associated Press, the WHO's anti-coronavirus measures have not been enough to stop the spread of the virus among its staff.

World News

Europe has now had more than 10 million coronavirus cases, says WHO

It comes as new restrictions are implemented across Europe, including a fresh lockdown in France.

World News

Doctors, nurses and health workers 'burning out' amid second wave

Hans Kluge told an emergency meeting that the health workforce was as big a problem now as a lack of ventilators and personal protective equipment was in March.

World News

COVID-19: Anger in Italy as bars and restaurants forced to shut early

Cinemas, swimming pools and gyms are closed in Italy from Monday, while opening hours in bars and restaurants are curtailed. Restrictions are being tightened across Europe aimed at curbing the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

World News

World Mental Health Day: One in two say COVID-19 impacting well-being

One in six Europeans already suffered from mental illness before the COVID-19 pandemic.

World News

French and German cities restrict bars as new COVID-19 rules kick in

The new measures come as authorities try to resist more drastic lockdowns, amid a spike in new virus cases in many European countries.

World News

Europe must act to counter 'COVID-19 fatigue': WHO

"We move from do not do, to do differently."

World News

Europe is learning to deal with coronavirus spikes, says WHO

The World Health Organization has pointed to “encouraging signs” that countries in Europe are learning to deal with coronavirus outbreaks, despite the increase in cases since lockdown measures were lifted.

World News

WHO's warning for Europe: 'COVID-19 is a tornado with a long tail'

WHO's Europe chief said autumn and winter would pose a "tricky situation" with schools reopening, the onset of the flu season and increased mortality among older people in winter months in general.

Russia

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine 'more of a Molotov cocktail at this point'

Former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts says there are many questions behind the announcement by Vladimir Putin.

Earth News

European life expectancy increases by 9 months due to less pollution

Consistent efforts to increase air quality over the last 20 years are paying off.

World News

WHO chief hits back at Pompeo's 'co-opted by China' claims

Dr Tedros said such allegations are "untrue and unacceptable" and warned against politicising the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

Human tragedies more brutal than COVID-19 if poor not helped, says UN

The UN has called on wealthy nations to do more to help the poorest deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, which it says could undo decades of development.

USA

Trump takes steps to withdraw US from World Health Organization

The notification will be effective at the end of a one-year period, July 6, 2021, according to several officials in the US government - meaning the decision could be reversed under a new administration.