WHO sees more evidence that Omicron causes milder symptoms
More evidence is emerging that the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms than previous variants and resulting in a...
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WHO’s Tedros warns against over-reaction to Omicron
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday that some countries were introducing blanket measures against the Omicron coronavirus variant that...
By March 2022, Covid deaths in Europe could exceed 2.2 million – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said a further 700,000 people could die from Covid-19 in Europe by March, taking the total to above 2.2 million, as it urged...
US and China clash at WHO over scientific mission in Wuhan
The United States called on China on Monday to allow an expert team from the World Health Organization (WHO) to interview “care givers, former patients...
WHO calls for improved data-sharing on virus, says sending team to China
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday urged all health ministers to improve data-sharing on coronavirus immediately and said he would send...
U.S. health officials confirm second U.S. case of Wuhan coronavirus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday confirmed a second U.S. case of the new coronavirus from China in a Chicago...
WHO: Ebola outbreak is international health emergency
The World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to be a “public health emergency of international concern”, saying the recent...
WHO uncovers big national variations in antibiotics consumption
Antibiotics are used far more in some countries than in others, a survey by the World Health Organization showed on Monday, suggesting that urgent action...
Gaming addiction classified as mental health disorder by WHO
Many parents will have thought it for a long time, but they now have a new argument to limit their children’s ‘screen time’ – addiction...
Processed meat can cause cancer, red meat probably can – WHO
By Gus Trompiz Eating processed meat can lead to bowel cancer in humans while red meat is a likely cause of the disease, World Health...
