Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EXPLAINER: What's with the confusion over masks?
A lot of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus comes down to a seemingly simple concept: Wearing a mask.
Nov 18, 2020
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Vaccination
Russia seeks accelerated WHO registration for virus vaccine
Russia has applied to the World Health Organization for accelerated registration and pre-qualification of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the country's sovereign wealth fund said Tuesday.
Oct 27, 2020
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Testing drive unveiled as virus deaths pass one million
Coronavirus tests that deliver results in 15-30 minutes are to be rolled out across the United States and in scores of poorer countries, as health authorities worldwide try to get a handle on a disease that has now killed ...
Sep 29, 2020
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WHO Europe chief cites coronavirus warning signs ahead
The World Health Organization's top official in Europe warned Thursday that the coronavirus is a "tornado with a long tail" and said rising case counts among young people could ultimately spread to more vulnerable older people—and ...
Aug 27, 2020
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Countries tighten rules as world coronavirus deaths pass 750,000
The total number of people killed by the novel coronavirus around the world passed 750,000 on Thursday, with some countries toughening control measures as caseloads once again creep up.
Aug 13, 2020
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Keep Eid al-Adha meat safe from COVID-19
Health authorities are urging safe food handling and slaughter during Eid al-Adha, as livestock sales and meat donations have been encouraged to move online to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at markets.
Jul 31, 2020
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Denmark recommends wearing face masks to curb virus
Denmark announced Thursday that it was now recommending that people wear face masks in certain circumstances due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 9, 2020
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Dutch cull virus-infected mink on 20 farms
Dutch authorities Monday culled thousands of mink on two more farms infected with the new coronavirus, bringing the total to 20, health authorities said.
Jul 6, 2020
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WHO says first alerted to virus by its office, not China
The World Health Organization has updated its account of the early stages of the COVID crisis to say it was alerted by its own office in China, and not by China itself, to the first pneumonia cases in Wuhan.
Jul 4, 2020
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Record rise in virus cases as Ukraine warns of 'serious wave'
Ukraine on Friday reported a record daily increase in coronavirus cases as authorities warned lockdowns may have to be re-imposed if people continued to flout restrictions.
Jun 26, 2020
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