New evidence and evolving reviews of data has led the agency to announce new guidance for members of the general public where infection rates are high and distancing isn't possible.
Today's headlines: Global Vaccine Summit raises $8.8 billion to vaccinate the poor. Brazil and Mexico report record daily deaths. New York State governor urges George Floyd protesters to ...
Today's headlines: Confirmed cases above 6.5 million worldwide; WHO's hydroxychloroquine study can resume; COVID-19 positivity rates have doubled in Delhi; and the Forum's Great Reset.
The World Health Organization said at a briefing Wednesday it would resume its trial of hydroxychloroquine, while expressing continued concern over the rise of COVID-19 coronavirus cases ...
Today's headlines: Employment in Spain grows for the first time during COVID-19; Brazil forecast to reach 1 million confirmed cases in next few weeks.
Today's top stories: Protests in the US could spark a second wave of coronavirus; the first human trial of an antibody treatment for COVID-19; South America faces stark coronavirus challe...
As COVID-19 spreads in the Americas, neglected health threats from Ebola to antimicrobial resistance are adding pressure to health systems.
Today's top stories: UK eases lockdown; big queues for free food in Geneva; Spain reports lowest rate of new cases in 3 months; cases in NYC top 200,000.
This 'one-stop shop' for scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property is intended to encourage collaboration to help speed the discovery of vaccines and medicines.
Today's top stories: 3 in 4 new cases in Spain diagnosed in just 2 cities. Chile announces free healthcare for healthworkers.
Today's top stories: US deaths surpass 100,000; the UK launches a mass testing and contact tracing program; WHO launches a new foundation; and how Facebook's remote working policy could t...
A new WHO Foundation will allow the organization to take donations from the general public, a source it hasn't typically tapped.
Today's top stories: South America is a new epicenter for coronavirus; China drops mention of annual growth target for first time; disrupted vaccine programs could put millions of childre...
Eighty-million children could face infections from diseases such as measles and polio as resources are redirected at COVID-19 and existing vaccine programs are disrupted, the WHO said.
In today's round-up: One quarter of Americans hesitant about a COVID-19 vaccine; thermal scans begin at London Heathrow Airport; cyclone hits eastern India.
