International
WHO Chief: Global Coronavirus Cases Drop for Third Straight Week
Tedros said that as vaccines are rolled out around the world, it is important to continue to take the precautions that keep people safe
International
UN Appeals for Record $35 Billion as COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc
World body says it must provide a humanitarian lifeline to 165 million of the world's most vulnerable needy people in 56 countries in crisis
International
UN Appeals for $35 Billion for Global Aid in 2021
UN says COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc and an unprecedented number of people will need humanitarian assistance next year
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UN Chief Calls for More Coordinated Efforts Internationally to Fight the Coronavirus
7 nations have more than 1 million COVID-19 cases
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UN Chief Says $35 Billion Needed for WHO Coronavirus Program
Antonio Guterres says funding will be used to boost program for rapid development of COVID vaccines and treatments
International
COVAX Program is Evaluating 9 Potential Coronavirus Vaccines, WHO Says
Director-general says 172 countries are taking part in cooperative effort
International
There May Never Be a 'Silver Bullet' for Fighting COVID-19, WHO Chief Says
In a media briefing Monday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries and individuals to 'do it all' to counter spread of virus
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Latin America, Caribbean Hot Spot' for Pandemic, UN Chief Says
UN Secretary-General calls on international community to help hard-hit Latin America and the Caribbean cope with the coronavirus
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UN Chief Says Coronavirus 'Threatens African Progress'
Antonio Guterres calls for international effort to support health, food systems
International
Pyongyang Unprepared for Outbreak Like Coronavirus, Says North Korean Doctor Who Defected
North Korea lacks proper medical supplies and medicines to diagnose and treat its local citizens while it prioritizes protecting Pyongyang, home to el