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‘Deep displeasure’: India sends a stinker to WHO’s Tedros over incorrect map
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 08:50 AM IST
- The 8 January letter is the third communication to the World Health Organisation in a month, reminding Tedros and his office to fix the maps
Air pollution raises risk of pregnancy loss in India, south Asia: Lancet study
By Prasun Sonwalkar | Hindustan Times, London
PUBLISHED ON JAN 07, 2021 11:05 AM IST
An estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations, accounting for 7% of annual pregnancy loss in the region from 2000-2016
China plays down concern after WHO’s rare rebuke
By Agencies | Beijing, Beijing/geneva
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 07:02 AM IST
Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, told a regular news briefing in Beijing that the problem was “not just about visas” for the team.
Covid-19: Timeline of events that led to China blocking WHO’s team
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 08:34 PM IST
After the WHO chief publicly expressed disappointment in a rare rebuke to Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that “there’s no need to read too much into it.”
WHO disappointed China hasn’t granted entry to coronavirus experts
By Asian News International | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar | Geneva (Switzerland)
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 05:54 AM IST
Beijing had previously said it would give the WHO’s expert team full access to investigate the Covid-19 origin.
Speedy distribution of Covid-19 vaccine a major challenge for global govts: WHO experts
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | Thiruvananthapuram
PUBLISHED ON JAN 05, 2021 05:13 PM IST
his daunting challenge is not only for India but also for all the governments across the globe as they start inoculating their populations to tackle the pandemic, noted Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist of WHO, and Dr Hamsadvani Kuganantham, Consultant, WHO.
All about respiratory allergies: 5 facts that you should know of
PUBLISHED ON JAN 05, 2021 12:28 PM IST
Did you know that pet dander can trigger an allergic reaction? Did you also know that allergies can interfere with your memory or concentration levels? Read on to know all about respiratory allergies.
WHO grants ‘emergency validation’ to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
By Agence France-Presse | Posted by Prashasti Singh | Geneva
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 06:13 AM IST
Britain launched its inoculation drive with the US-German vaccine on December 8, with the United States, Canada and EU countries following suit.
WHO, marking year since Covid-19 began, urges fair vaccine distribution to all
By Reuters | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | Geneva
PUBLISHED ON DEC 31, 2020 09:09 AM IST
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general said,“Vaccines offer great hope to turn the tide of the pandemic. But to protect the world, we must ensure that all people at risk everywhere - not just in countries who can afford vaccines - are immunised,”.
‘Covid-19 wake-up call’: WHO warns future pandemics to be far deadlier
By Agencies | Hindustan Times, Johannesburg/Moscow
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 02:43 AM IST
Japan and Australia on Tuesday reported their first cases of a mutant of the virus originally found in South Africa, while Pakistan joined countries detecting the strain from Britain.
WHO launches Covid-19 app to counter pandemic misinformation
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 06:32 PM IST
WHO has said that through this app users can learn about the symptoms of coronavirus disease and how to protect themselves and their community from the virus. Users can also register for real-time notifications from their locations to get regular updates from WHO and its partners.
World celebrates 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 07:47 AM IST
The UNGA called on nations to observe the day “in accordance with national contexts and priorities” through education and awareness-raising activities.
Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief
By Agence France-Presse | Posted by Prashasti Singh | Geneva
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 05:45 AM IST
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesusalso condemned the “dangerously short-sighted” cycle of throwing cash at outbreaks but doing nothing to prepare for the next one, in a video message marking Sunday’s first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.
China hails its ‘extraordinary’ success curbing coronavirus ahead of WHO probe
By Agence France-Presse | Posted by Deepali Sharma | Beijing
PUBLISHED ON DEC 26, 2020 03:43 PM IST
China faced a barrage of criticism at home and abroad over its initial handling of the virus, which emerged in the central city of Wuhan last December.
WHO releases list of 10 global health issues to track in 2021
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 12:02 PM IST
The pandemic could set back the global health progress achieved in the past 20 years and in 2021, the world would have to work hard to repair and reinforce their health systems if they want to effectively deliver vaccines, the WHO said.
Covid-19 variant updates: France reports first case of the new variant, Norway extends flight ban
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by: Harshit Sabarwal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 09:39 AM IST
Reported first by the authorities in the UK in mid-December, the new variant (B-117) is found to be more 70 per cent transmissible with the World Health Organization (WHO) adding that it is spreading among the young population.
Covid-19: Timeline of a pandemic that disrupted lives across the world
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 07:17 PM IST
Several biotech firms have now developed their vaccine candidates to provide immunity against Covid-19, and some countries, including the US and Britain, have started their immunisation drive.
India submits 9-point plan for WHO reforms
By Rezaul H Laskar | Edited by Sohini Sarkar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 07:20 PM IST
The proposals, which have been formally conveyed to UN and WHO authorities, also include changes and improvements in the body’s funding and governance, transparency in use of funds, and a greater role for the body in ensuring fair, affordable and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines.
What we know about the new Covid-19 strain so far
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilavro Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 12:59 PM IST
As per World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove, the reproduction rate, also known as an infected person’s ability to spread the virus, of the new Covid-19 variant has increased from 1.1 to 1.5.
WHO says new Covid-19 strain not yet ‘out of control’
By Agence France-Presse | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Geneva
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 09:42 AM IST
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock had earlier claimed the new variant was “out of control”, with British officials saying it was 70 percent more transmissible than the main strain.
1,091 new Covid-19 cases in Delhi- lowest since August 24
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2020 01:33 AM IST
The city also saw 26 deaths of the infection — the lowest since October 16, when the state government’s daily health bulletin added 22 deaths. Delhi has now added a daily average of 38 deaths over the past seven days, down significantly from a high of 116 on November 24.
WHO says in close contact with UK officials on new Covid-19 virus variant
By Reuters| Posted by Mallika Soni | London
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2020 02:12 PM IST
A new strain of coronavirus identified in the United Kingdom is up to 70% more infectious but it is not thought to be more deadly and vaccines should still be effective, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and scientists said on Saturday.
Covid-19: WHO was warned lives were at risk over yanked report on Italy
By Associated Press | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Rome
UPDATED ON DEC 19, 2020 09:13 PM IST
The comprehensive report examined how the Italian government and health system reacted after the country became the epicenter of the European outbreak in late February.
Poorer nations to get virus vaccine early next year: WHO
By Agence France-Presse | Posted by Prashasti Singh | Geneva
UPDATED ON DEC 19, 2020 08:14 AM IST
Almost two billion doses of candidate vaccines have been secured for the Covax facility, run by the WHO along with the Gavi vaccine alliance and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
Covid-19: China assures cooperation with visiting WHO team
By Sutirtho Patranobis | Hindustan Times, Beijing
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 05:23 PM IST
A team of 10 experts led by the WHO is expected to visit Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the coronavirus first emerged in December last year
Wuhan residents say coronavirus came from elsewhere, hope WHO team finds its origins
By Reuters | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | Wuhan
PUBLISHED ON DEC 17, 2020 02:59 PM IST
An international team of investigators is expected to travel to China in January, the WHO said on Thursday, more than a year after the first identified cluster of Covid-19 infections was linked to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.
Non-invasive oxygen therapy, steroids prevent Covid deaths, agree experts
By Anonna Dutt | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 11:47 AM IST
Doctors of AIIMS and the University College of London Hospital also did not dismiss Remdesivir or plasma therapy completely, despite the WHO’s Solidarity trial showing no impact on mortality, duration of hospitalisation, or need for mechanical ventilation
WHO’s team to go to China in January for Covid-19 origin probe
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 05:36 PM IST
The coronavirus first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December, 2019, before spreading across China, and triggering a global pandemic.
WHO warns of ‘high risk’ of Covid resurgence in Europe in early 2021
By Agence France-Presse| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal | Copenhagen
PUBLISHED ON DEC 16, 2020 04:43 PM IST
“There is a high risk of further resurgence in the first weeks and months of 2021, and we will need to work together if we are to succeed in preventing it,” the organisation said in a statement.
WHO to sift Chinese samples, data in hunt for coronavirus origins
By Associated Press | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar | Falkensee (Germany)
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 12:02 AM IST
One of the difficulties is that those who contract Covid-19 can display a wide range of symptoms similar to flu or other diseases, or even no symptoms at all. This makes tracking the chain of infection much harder than with Ebola, which has clear and dramatic symptoms that people remember.