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WHO Warns COVID-19 Is 'Going To Get Worse And Worse And Worse'

The Coronavirus pandemic is ‘going to get worse and worse and worse’ if governments do not take a ‘comprehensive strategy’ focused on suppressing transmission and…

'Will Reach 10 Million Coronavirus Cases Within A Week': WHO

More than 9.1 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported to the World Health Organisation, and more than 470,000 deaths, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said…

WHO Reminds Public To Remain Vigilant Through Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist

With cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise globally, “Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist” is a reminder to people about the importance of washing hands, physical…

A Record 183,000 New Coronavirus Cases Reported To WHO In Single Day

Over 183,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the World Health Organization on Sunday – the largest single-day spike in the latest 24 hours. On Thursday,…

People Living Longer, Healthier Lives But COVID-19 Threatens To Throw Progress Off Track

All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant loss of life, disrupting livelihoods, and threatening the recent advances in health and progress towards…

WHO Warns Nations Exiting Lockdowns, Says Extreme Vigilance Needed

With over four million cases of COVID-19 across the world, over the past week several countries have started lifting stay at home orders and other…

COVID-19: Biggest Single-Day Spike In India, Cases Cross 67,000

As India enters the last week of Lockdown 3.0, a record increase in the number of Coronavirus cases has been registered in the country. Over…

WHO Reports Fivefold Increase In Cyber Attacks, Urges Vigilance

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks directed at its…

WHO Chief: This Virus Will Be With Us For A Long Time

The World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that virus will be with us for a long time, warning against complacency in the fight against the…

All Set For Star-Studded 'One World: Together At Home' Global Special

On Saturday, the World Health Organisation is joining forces with many of the world’s leading musicians, comedians and humanitarians for the “One World, Together At…