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WHO head of emergencies commends Asia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic
The head of emergencies at WHO says Asia's follow-through in the fight against Covid-19 have given the continent a leg up against the coronavirus
 "WHO head of emergencies commends Asia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic")
WHO cautions against let up in Covid-19 fight after dip in cases in SE Asia
WHO cautioned against any relaxation of response actions following the recent slight decline in Covid-19 cases in the South-East Asia Region, saying the pandemic continues unabated
China extends urgent use of its coronavirus vaccines to three more cities
According to the report, the emergency vaccinations have officially kicked off in Yiwu, an internationally renowned manufacturing hub
 "China extends urgent use of its coronavirus vaccines to three more cities")
Handwashing an effective tool to prevent Covid-19, other diseases: WHO
10 months into the pandemic, hand washing with soap remains one of our best defences against Covid, along with other measures such as maintaining physical distance and avoiding crowded places
 "Handwashing an effective tool to prevent Covid-19, other diseases: WHO")
China joins WHO's COVAX Covid-19 vaccine alliance; to buy 15 mn doses
China has been in communication with COVAX parties and will purchase vaccine for 15 million people in China, this is based on the consensus reached by both sides and this is a good result for both
 "China joins WHO's COVAX Covid-19 vaccine alliance; to buy 15 mn doses")
WHO South-East Asia urges to plan for effective roll-out of Covid vaccine
World Health Organization has called for stronger collective efforts to curtail the virus transmission, urging the countries to plan for efficient roll out of vaccines as soon as they are available.
World Coronavirus Dispatch: China seeks to have its vaccine assessed by WHO
Germany's new cases rise most since mid-April, Singapore rushes to open borders, UK's Sunak says jobs a bigger priority than tax rise, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: China seeks to have its vaccine assessed by WHO")
WHO: 10% of world's population may have been infected by coronavirus
Experts have long said that the number of confirmed cases greatly underestimates the true figure
 "WHO: 10% of world's population may have been infected by coronavirus")
WHO calls on Turkey to follow its Covid-19 data reporting guides
The World Health Organization's office in Turkey has reiterated its call for reporting Covid-19 data in line with WHO guidances to harmonize data collection and response measures
SC rejects plea for fixing accountability of WHO officials over Covid-19
The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to fix accountability of WHO officials for their alleged failure in preventing the Covid-19 pandemic in the world
 "SC rejects plea for fixing accountability of WHO officials over Covid-19")
WHO says 120 mn rapid Covid-19 tests to be provided to poorer countries
The rapid tests look for antigens, or proteins found on the surface of the virus
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Covid-19: Antibody-based medications, Covid testing dogs and more
Dr Anthony Fauci said that monoclonal antibodies, which stop the coronavirus from spreading in the body, are among promising strategies for averting severe illness from Covid-19
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Expertise of WHO chief scientist to be sought against Covid: Puducherry CM
Jolted by 2% Covid-19 fatality rate here, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said the territorial government would consult the World Health Organisation (WHO) for steps to reduce the rate
 "Expertise of WHO chief scientist to be sought against Covid: Puducherry CM")
WHO praises AstraZeneca for pausing coronavirus vaccine global trial
A WHO official on Tuesday said that the decision by AstraZeneca to pause global trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine after an unexplained illness showed the firm was prioritising safety
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Coronavirus LIVE: 10,794 new Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh in a day
Coronavirus latest news: Around 50,000 people in a number of countries are participating in phase 3 clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine developed by the China National Biotec Group
 "Coronavirus LIVE: 10,794 new Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh in a day")
US cuts remaining dues payment to WHO after Donald Trump pulls out
The decision to withhold roughly $62 million in outstanding 2020 dues to the WHO is part of President Donald Trumps decision to withdraw from the organization over its handling of the coronavirus
US informed WHO chief Ghebreyesus of $62 million funding cut: State Dept
"Today, we are announcing the remaining portion of the 2020 assessment, slightly more than USD 62 million, will be reprogrammed to the UN to pay other assessments," Cook said in a briefing
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Broad-based population testing for coronavirus not always useful, says WHO
Maria Van Kerkhove, a WHO epidemiologist, said the UN agency recommended suspected cases be tested and their contacts, if feasible, likewise, but the focus should be on people with symptoms
Covid vaccine approval just a beginning, production hurdles to cause delays
There are four main challenges that must be addressed as soon as possible if a vaccine is to be produced quickly and at a large scale
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Coronavirus pandemic could be over within 2 years, says hopeful WHO Chief
"We hope to finish this pandemic (in) less than two years, especially if we can pool our efforts," he said during a press briefing on Friday
 "Coronavirus pandemic could be over within 2 years, says hopeful WHO Chief")
