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Trump signals bashing China will be part of re-election campaign
Tensions with China seem likely to escalate in this U.S. election year, as President Donald Trump drops hints that bashing Beijing will be a central campaign theme.
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WHO issues new guidance on controversial 'wet' markets around the world
Health agency pushes governments to 'vigorously enforce bans on the sale and trade of wildlife for food.'
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WHO warns loosening restrictions to fight COVID-19 must be a slow, careful process
'You can't replace lockdown with nothing,' says Mike Ryan of the WHO's emergencies program, as some countries see cases stabilizing.
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Trump halts WHO funding over its handling of COVID-19
U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended funding to the World Health Organization after criticizing its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump says the organization must be held accountable because it failed to carry out its "basic...
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Trump suspends WHO funding, touts plan to restart economy
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization pending a review of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic while touting plans to restart the U.S. economy 'soon.'
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Governments, experts debate road map to COVID-19 reopening
Canadian leaders appear to agree we have a long way to go in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but governments are talking about how to begin the journey back to normal. The World Health Organization is laying out a road map for...
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Trudeau on WHO's funding and role during pandemic
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked by reporters about WHO funding — but drew a blank on how much Canada is contributing this year.
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WHO chief responds to Trump plan to halt and review funding
World Health Organization's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the U.S. as a 'generous' friend who had helped the WHO improve the lives of the world's poorest people.
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'Canada values the work of the WHO': Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu was asked what she makes of President Donald Trump's comments on WHO and his decision to withdraw U.S. funding from the organization.
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'We alerted the world on January the 5th:' WHO defends its record on COVID-19
The World Health Organization has defended its handling of the coronavirus outbreak after President Donald Trump orders withdrawal of U.S. funding for the organization.
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Sen. Chris Murphy Calls Trump's Coronavirus Response 'Abysmal,' Endorses Biden
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CN on Wednesday told Cheddar that he is officially endorsing former vice president Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for the presidency. The endorsement came amid a wide ranging critique of Trump's coronavirus...
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Scheer says he has 'serious concerns' about WHO
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he has "serious concerns" about the WHO's pandemic performance and its relationship with the communist regime in China.
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President Trump criticises WHO: Agency 'unfair' to US
Meanwhile, the WHO chief calls for 'honest' leadership from the US and China.
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WHO raises concern about coronavirus escalation in Africa
The World Health Organization is increasingly concerned about the spread of the coronavirus in Africa, where rural areas are particularly vulnerable.
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WHO warns against lifting restrictions too quickly
The World Health Organization says that lifting restrictions prematurely during the coronavirus pandemic could lead to a deadly resurgence of the virus.
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Documents reveal Canada’s slow initial reaction to COVID-19
Briefing notes prepared for federal ministers show just how quickly the COVID-19 situation evolved in Canada.
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Lady Gaga speaks at WHO daily coronavirus briefing
Superstar Lady Gaga praises health workers and announces $35 million US raised to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'Medical masks must be prioritized for health workers,' WHO says
The World Health Organization is concerned the use of medical masks among the general population could lead to shortages for health care professionals.
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WHO chief responds to question over Trump's criticism of WHO-China ties
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says COVID-19's deadly force will exploit cracks in national or global unity.
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COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the world, says WHO chief
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says grim new milestones are about to be reached as the deadly pandemic pushes into almost every country.
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Anti-malaria drug used to fight COVID-19 in Senegal
The World Health Organization warns against the use of Chloroquine, but some Senegalese doctors say it is a cheaper solution.
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‘We can and we will overcome this together,' WHO chief says
While stressing the importance of scientific and public health tools, WHO also called for humility and kindness in the fight against the coronavirus.
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WHO calls on Asia-Pacific countries to stay vigilant in pandemic fight
The warning comes amid further travel restrictions in Japan and another surge of infections in Singapore.
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Don't 'squander' 2nd chance to suppress virus: WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says countries that have locked down their populations must use this time to attack the virus.