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Get ready now for COVID-19, says WHO health specialist
'This situation is evolving quickly,' says Dr. Maria Van Kherkove, but there are ways to protect yourself.
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How you can prepare for coronavirus: tips from the WHO
From hygiene tips to conversations you might not have considered having, here's what you can do to get ready for an outbreak, according to Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
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WHO chief worries 'lean and mean' hospitals lack ability to deal with emergencies
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says hospitals in wealthy nations try to operate efficiently, which could mean they don't have enough capacity to deal with emergencies such as the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Italy locks down northern region to contain coronavirus
Italy is locking down its northern region, major centres Venice and Milan, in an effort to contain a coronavirus outbreak.
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WHO concerned about potential response to word 'pandemic'
The WHO is concerned people will give up fighting the coronavirus if it is labelled a 'pandemic.'
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Supply 'slump' for drugs made in China a cause for concern, says WHO
The coronavirus has disrupted the supply chain for essential medicines that are used around the world, including those that treat chronic diseases.
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'Wake up': Countries must be on alert for coronavirus, says WHO
In raising the risk level from 'high' to 'very high,' the WHO says it's signalling that countries must be prepared for initial cases of coronavirus.
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Nigeria case 'disappointing' but country's prepared for coronavirus, says WHO
The country has already established a system to deal with outbreaks such as measles, cholera and lassa fever.
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Even wealthy countries have 'limited' ability to deal with serious cases, says WHO
Countries with robust health care systems can lack an abundance of intensive care resources and personnel, WHO says
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'Easy to get caught unawares': WHO says criticism of countries isn't helpful
The World Health Organization says it's easy to miss early signs of an infectious disease outbreak.
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Public health specialist on travel screening, hand shaking during coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Colin Lee, a specialist in public health and infectious disease, answers questions about screening travellers for coronavirus and whether people should stop shaking hands.
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Concerns about screening travellers for coronavirus
Some are concerned about how Canada is screening travellers for coronavirus as health officials ask people returning from Iran to self-isolate as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: UN health body says containment is top priority
COVID-19 continues to spread outside China with Italy, South Korea and Iran being the worst affected.
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'Rising demand, hoarding and misuse' of medical supplies putting health workers at risk, WHO warns
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the price of surgical masks has increased six-fold.
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Iran struggling with medical equipment shortages, says WHO
The World Health Organization says Iran lacks supplies such as ventilators and respirators needed to treat patients with coronavirus.
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Countries falter when they rely on travel restrictions, says WHO
The World Health Organization says it has seen countries falter when they lean too heavily on travel restrictions.
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‘The risk remains low:’ Officials confident in Canada’s approach to coronavirus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and health officials reiterated that Canada’s approach to containing the coronavirus outbreak is working and the “the risk remains low.”
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Travellers face dilemma over coronavirus outbreak
Travellers with trips booked to areas hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak are facing dilemmas, and high costs, over whether to head overseas.
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WHO says coronavirus not a pandemic right now but could become one
Despite concerns over the coronavirus spreading in places like Iran, South Korea and Italy, the WHO says it is not yet a pandemic.
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WHO says coronavirus not a pandemic but could become one
The World Health Organization says the coronavirus is a public health emergency of international concern but not a pandemic — at least for now.
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Coronavirus outbreak empties streets in Italy
A coronavirus outbreak in Italy has emptied streets and closed some tourist attractions even though experts say those measures may not be effective.
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Health officials prepare for coronavirus pandemic
Global health officials say a COVID-19 pandemic is possible and preparations are underway if the coronavirus continues to spread.
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The world must learn from China, WHO says
The world is not ready to handle COVID-19 but it can get ready fast if people change their mindset, WHO doctor says.
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Communities on lockdown as coronavirus spreads in Italy
Some communities in northern Italy have been locked down as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.