WHO reports drop in new COVID-19 infections across the world By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 15, 2021 7:57 am 1:28 WHO says COVID-19 vaccine hoarding in developed world is “prolonging the pandemic” WATCH: WHO says COVID-19 vaccine hoarding in developed world is “prolonging the pandemic." – Sep 7, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
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WHO says it’s watching Mu, a new COVID-19 variant of interest
WHO says it’s watching Mu, a new COVID-19 variant of interest By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted September 1, 2021 3:12 pm Updated September 1, 2021 3:23 pm 4:33 COVID-19: Unvaccinated people are playing ‘roulette’ with Delta variant, Ontario’s top doctor says WATCH: Ontario's chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore said Tuesday that people who…
The new C.1.2 COVID-19 variant ‘does not appear’ to be spreading, WHO says
The new C.1.2 COVID-19 variant ‘does not appear’ to be spreading, WHO says By David Lao Global News Posted August 31, 2021 5:06 pm 5:14 Dr. Bogoch weighs in on mandatory vaccines & booster shots WATCH ABOVE: Dr. Bogoch weighs in on mandatory vaccines & booster shots – Aug 23, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
What is the new C.1.2 COVID-19 variant? Here’s what we know so far
What is the new C.1.2 COVID-19 variant? Here’s what we know so far By David Lao Global News Posted August 30, 2021 10:34 pm Updated August 31, 2021 1:00 am 2:26 Parents share concerns about kids heading back to school WATCH ABOVE: Parents share concerns about kids heading back to school comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
WHO’s EU head backs COVID-19 boosters — but only for the vulnerable
WHO’s EU head backs COVID-19 boosters — but only for the vulnerable By The Staff The Associated Press Posted August 30, 2021 8:32 am 5:14 Dr. Bogoch weighs in on mandatory vaccines & booster shots WATCH: Dr. Bogoch weighs in on mandatory vaccines & booster shots – Aug 23, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
WHO wants air bridge in northern Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis looms
WHO wants air bridge in northern Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis looms By Stephanie Nebehay and Emma Farge Reuters Posted August 27, 2021 9:02 am Updated August 27, 2021 2:00 pm 2:06 Afghan-Canadians say they fear safety of loved ones as country’s extraction mission ends WATCH: Afghan-Canadians say they fear safety of loved ones as country's extraction mission ends.…
WHO calls on experts to join new advisory group probing COVID-19 origins
WHO calls on experts to join new advisory group probing COVID-19 origins By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 20, 2021 12:16 pm 2:45 Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul accuse each other of lying in heated debate over COVID-19 origins WATCH ABOVE: Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul accuse each other of lying in heated debate over COVID-19 origins – Jul 20, 2021…
U.S. will give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans amid Delta surge
U.S. will give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans amid Delta surge By Mike Stobbe and Matthew Perrone The Associated Press Posted August 18, 2021 10:51 am Updated August 18, 2021 11:25 am 1:18 Ontario to offer 3rd COVID-19 shot to ‘vulnerable’ populations, 1st shot to ages 12+ WATCH: Ontario to offer 3rd COVID-19 shot to ‘vulnerable’ populations,…
COVID-19 booster shot might be needed by winter, Moderna says as study continues
COVID-19 booster shot might be needed by winter, Moderna says as study continues By Michael Erman Reuters Posted August 5, 2021 9:27 am Updated August 5, 2021 1:11 pm 1:38 WHO calls for global pause on COVID-19 vaccine boosters WATCH: WHO calls for global pause on COVID-19 vaccine boosters. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
WHO calls for global pause on COVID-19 vaccine boosters
WHO calls for global pause on COVID-19 vaccine boosters By Staff Reuters Posted August 4, 2021 9:44 am Updated August 4, 2021 5:15 pm 4:05 WHO calls for moratorium on COVID-19 booster shot as low income counties lag behind in first doses WATCH: World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster…
China ‘taken aback’ by WHO’s plan for 2nd probe into origins of COVID-19
China ‘taken aback’ by WHO’s plan for 2nd probe into origins of COVID-19 By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 22, 2021 2:58 am 2:16 Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Reexamining the virus origins theory WATCH: Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Reexamining the virus origins theory…
It was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID-19 lab leak theory, WHO chief says
It was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID-19 lab leak theory, WHO chief says By Frank Jordans and Maria Cheng The Associated Press Posted July 15, 2021 12:12 pm 2:16 Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Reexamining the virus origins theory WATCH ABOVE: Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak?…
WHO asks China to be ‘transparent,’ provide raw data on COVID-19 origins
WHO asks China to be ‘transparent,’ provide raw data on COVID-19 origins By Staff Reuters Posted July 15, 2021 11:33 am 1:27 Coronavirus: WHO says countries must not be punished ‘for transparently sharing new scientific findings’ WATCH ABOVE: WHO says countries must not be punished ‘for transparently sharing new scientific findings’ – Dec 28, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook…
COVID-19 has caused nearly 23 million children to miss routine vaccinations: UN
COVID-19 has caused nearly 23 million children to miss routine vaccinations: UN By Stephanie Nebehay Reuters Posted July 14, 2021 8:07 pm View image in full screen FILE – In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Philippine National Red Cross and Health Department volunteers conduct house-to-house measles vaccination to children at an informal settlers community in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit…
At least 50 killed in COVID-19 hospital ward fire in Iraq
At least 50 killed in COVID-19 hospital ward fire in Iraq By Qassim Abdul-zahra The Associated Press Posted July 12, 2021 10:56 pm View image in full screen People inspect the damage at the site where a fire broke out at al-Hussain coronavirus hospital, in Nassiriya, Iraq, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
WHO says extra vaccines should go to poor nations, not booster shots
WHO says extra vaccines should go to poor nations, not booster shots By Maria Cheng The Associated Press Posted July 12, 2021 10:25 pm View image in full screen FILE – In this Sunday, July 11, 2021 file photo, a doctor fills a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP Photo/Rahmat…
FDA warns Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine linked to rare neurological reaction
FDA warns Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine linked to rare neurological reaction By Matthew Perrone And Mike Stobbe The Associated Press Posted July 12, 2021 8:04 pm View image in full screen From front, registered nurses Megan McLaughlin and Amy Wells join pharmacist Claudia Corona-Guevara in drawing shots of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the pharmacy of National Jewish…
Canada donating 17.7M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines amid global disparities
Canada donating 17.7M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines amid global disparities By Amanda Connolly Global News Posted July 12, 2021 11:48 am Updated July 12, 2021 3:45 pm 0:57 Canada to donate 17.5 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX Procurement Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday that Canada will donate 17.5 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to…
Poor global vaccine access could create COVID-19 variants, risk economic recovery: G20
Poor global vaccine access could create COVID-19 variants, risk economic recovery: G20 By Gavin Jones and Leigh Thomas Reuters Posted July 10, 2021 12:40 pm Updated July 10, 2021 12:41 pm 2:09 The race between COVID-19 vaccines and variants WATCH: The race between COVID-19 vaccines and variants comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
G20 wants greater COVID-19 vaccine sharing, but makes no new commitments
G20 wants greater COVID-19 vaccine sharing, but makes no new commitments By Francesco Guarascio Reuters Posted July 9, 2021 10:50 am 0:59 ‘Scandalous inequity:’WHO urges rich countries to get more vaccines for poorer countries WATCH (May 24, 2021) – ‘Scandalous inequity: ’WHO urges rich countries to get more vaccines for poorer countries – May 24, 2021 comments Leave a comment…
Easing COVID-19 restrictions amid low vaccination rates a ‘toxic mixture’, WHO warns
Easing COVID-19 restrictions amid low vaccination rates a ‘toxic mixture’, WHO warns By Staff Reuters Posted July 7, 2021 11:34 am Updated July 7, 2021 3:37 pm View image in full screen epa08971552 A sign at a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site at the Aqueduct Racetrack in the Queens borough of New York, New York, USA, 28 January 2021.…
WHO asks Western countries to recognize China’s COVID-19 vaccines
WHO asks Western countries to recognize China’s COVID-19 vaccines By Maria Cheng The Associated Press Posted July 1, 2021 1:07 pm 0:41 WHO approves Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use WATCH ABOVE: WHO approves Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use – Jun 1, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
Failing to meet COVID-19 vaccine demands, COVAX scheme to be shaken up: report
Failing to meet COVID-19 vaccine demands, COVAX scheme to be shaken up: report By Francesco Guarascio Reuters Posted June 23, 2021 12:23 pm 1:46 COVID-19: World Health Organization renews plea for 10M vaccine doses for COVAX program WATCH ABOVE: COVID-19: World Health Organization renews plea for 10M vaccine doses for COVAX program – Apr 1, 2021 comments Leave a comment…
What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Re-examining the virus origins theory
What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Re-examining the virus origins theory By Noor Ibrahim Global News Posted June 21, 2021 6:01 am Updated June 21, 2021 9:27 am 2:16 Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Reexamining the virus origins theory WATCH: It may seem like a plot out of…
Ebola outbreak that killed 12 in Guinea declared over by WHO
Ebola outbreak that killed 12 in Guinea declared over by WHO By Staff Reuters Posted June 19, 2021 7:59 am View image in full screen FILE-Int this Feb. 7, 2018 file photo Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), answers questions of the journalists about his first seven months in office and outlines the organization's priorities…
Delta COVID-19 variant becoming dominant strain globally, WHO official says
Delta COVID-19 variant becoming dominant strain globally, WHO official says By Staff Reuters Posted June 18, 2021 11:40 am 1:56 U.K. delays reopening plans as cases of Delta variant surge The United Kingdom will be staying in lockdown longer than expected as cases of the Delta COVID-19 variant surge among young, unvaccinated people. Redmond Shannon reports on the new caution…
‘We need more’: WHO chief says COVID-19 vaccine needs outstrip G7 promises
‘We need more’: WHO chief says COVID-19 vaccine needs outstrip G7 promises By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 12, 2021 5:00 pm Updated June 12, 2021 5:06 pm 2:16 COVID-19: WHO chief calls inequitable distribution of vaccines a ‘moral outrage’ WATCH ABOVE: COVID-19: WHO chief calls inequitable distribution of vaccines a 'moral outrage' – Mar 22, 2021…
U.S. to donate 500M COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine doses to the world, sources say
U.S. to donate 500M COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine doses to the world, sources say By Trevor Hunnicutt and Carl O’Donnell Reuters Posted June 9, 2021 6:41 pm Updated June 9, 2021 6:47 pm 2:33 Canada to receive 7 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of month: Anand WATCH ABOVE: Canada to receive 7 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses…
The U.S. is investigating the origins of COVID-19. Here’s what’s known about the probe
The U.S. is investigating the origins of COVID-19. Here’s what’s known about the probe By Christina Larson And Nomaan Merchant The Associated Press Posted June 9, 2021 7:19 am 0:26 China’s foreign ministry firmly denies Wuhan lab linked to COVID-19 outbreak WATCH: China's foreign ministry firmly denies Wuhan lab linked to COVID-19 outbreak. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
‘The world is watching us’: Pressure mounts for Canada to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines
‘The world is watching us’: Pressure mounts for Canada to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines By David Lao Global News Posted June 3, 2021 9:55 pm Updated June 3, 2021 10:29 pm 2:02 U.S. to allocate 75% of unused COVID-19 vaccine to developing nations, Canada WATCH ABOVE: U.S. to allocate 75% of unused COVID-19 vaccine to developing nations. comments…