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WHO says no shortcuts in vaccine development
The World Health Organization says development of a vaccine against the coronavirus must be done as efficiently as possible, but no steps can be skipped.
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It's not a choice between the economy and the health system, WHO says
Dr. Michael Ryan of the World Health Organization says there is a fear that lifting lockdowns prematurely could lead to a vicious cycle of public health disaster followed by economic disaster.
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WHO comment that COVID-19, 'may never go away,' no surprise to Calgary infectious disease researcher
'It's going to be nearly impossible to put that genie back in the bottle,' says Craig Jenne of the virus's prevalence around the world.
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World Health Organization says COVID-19 may never go away
The Word Health Organization is warning that the novel coronavirus may never be eliminated. The global health body is cautioning against trying to predict how long COVID-19 will keep circulating around the world.Keywords:
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Anticipate a 'push and pull' for some time as countries open up, WHO says
The World Health Organization is advising countries to lift measures in a slow, controlled way to prevent the coronavirus from taking off again.
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It's not just if schools should open, it's how they open, WHO says
The World Health Organization says there are many things to consider when deciding whether or not to open schools, including the intensity of coronavirus transmission in the community.
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Retesting finds COVID-19 earlier than previously believed
Results from retesting pneumonia patients is discovering cases of COVID-19 from late 2019, days and weeks before the virus was officially reported.
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WHO pressed on what it's doing to find the source of the COVID-19 virus
The public health importance of this is critical,' said Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's lead scientist on COVID-19. WHO plans a further mission to China to pinpoint the source of the virus.
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WHO says COVID-19 may have been circulating in the world earlier than first believed
The World Health Organization pushes countries to review older cases of pneumonia to gain a clearer picture of the viral spread.
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WHO backtracks on claim that COVID-19 asymptomatic spread is 'very rare'
A top official with the World Health Organization has walked back statements that the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people is "very rare," amid backlash from experts citing a lack of data. Power & Politics speaks to doctors Zain...
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How threatening is COVID-19 if it's airborne? | COVID-19 Ask an expert
CBC's medical contributor Dr. Peter Lin takes viewers' questions, including: How risky is it to go to a mall?
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Need2Know: Final Goodbye, WHO Backtracks & Starbucks Loses Billions
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
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WHO review finds COVID-19 remains a public health emergency of international concern
'We know too little about the transmission of the virus,' said Dr. Didier Houssin, expert adviser to the WHO, as he identified key issues that need to be addressed..
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Around the World in 90 Seconds - May 1, 2020
Ecuador carries out door-to-door coronavirus testing and Queen re-writes its hit song "We Are the Champions" in honor of frontline workers. Here are your coronavirus headlines from around the world.
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Britain’s struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic
British officials have been criticized for taking too long to take action against the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the U.K. is on the verge of having the deadliest outbreak in Europe.
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WHO advises countries to take a 'risk management' approach to reopening services
The World Health Organization says that as countries reopen services, they need to assess how much of the coronavirus is in circulation and weigh it against the increased risk raised by social gatherings.
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Can't force countries to take our advice, WHO says
The World Health Organization says it declared its highest level of global emergency on Jan. 30 due to COVID-19, and the world should have listened.
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'Worthwhile to examine' WHO response to COVID-19: Dr. Tam
In an exclusive interview, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam tells CBC’s chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that health experts underestimated the global COVID-19 spread and that it would be "worthwhile to...
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WHO says it sounded the alarm early and often
The World Health Organization continues to explain its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying it has kept the world informed in multiple ways.
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WHO announces 'landmark' initiative to defeat COVID-19
The World Health Organization drew together powerful actors to push for the "speed and scale" needed to combat the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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World Malaria Day: Governments urged to prevent rise in deaths
WHO officials are warning governments to move fast to contain outbreaks.
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'There is nothing hidden from the U.S.,' WHO says
The World Health Organization says its close relationship with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ensures it is completely transparent with the United States.
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Countries must take up the challenge of protecting older citizens from COVID-19, says WHO
It's important to minimize the risk of bringing the virus into long-term homes and respond quickly when it appears, says Mike Ryan of the WHO's Emergencies Program.
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'Serious and grave questions' over China and WHO: Scheer
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the government must be accountable if it's decisions are based on the advice of the World Health Organization.