UN agency points to factors including hyperinflation, floods, a locust infestation, and COVID-19 res
The activists handed Tedros a letter and a large hourglass, the symbol of Extinction Rebellion which
But director-general says many areas still facing rising cases; cites vaccine inequities
India sets record for deaths in one day as more states impose more stringent lockdown measures
But infection rates remain high despite vaccination campaign
US Africa Command's General Stephen Townsend tells lawmakers his greatest concern pertains to Africa
Chancellor tells German lawmakers Europe must have enough COVID-19 vaccine for Europeans
Coronavirus cases rise on the continent for a third consecutive week
School closures and stay-home orders have increased unpaid care and domestic work almost always done
It is first reported increase in region after six weeks of decline
The report proposed a package of measures, which it calculated would cost $1.33 per person per year
European director says 1 in 10 suffer symptoms 12 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis
The agency said about 37.1 million people had received 1 or more doses
Hans Kluge says vaccines are offering hope, while virus variants are creating greater risks
Hans Kluge says no countries, communities can be left behind
The US is releasing millions of doses to target those 65 or older or with underlying conditions
Chief scientist says not enough vaccines will be developed and produced to stop spread of virus////
UN health agency also says there is no evidence that new variants of COVID-19 will decrease effectiv
Social distancing remains best way to avoid catching virus, experts say
Despite having a smaller population, Italy is set to surpass Britain's toll soon
Officials say hospitals and ICUs are filling up or full in Europe and the United States
Agency regional director says continent reached two million cases after one-month surges in 19 natio
WHO chief scientist says vaccine requires follow up; WHO leader says no time for complacency//
According to World Health Organization, number of cases increased to nearly 270,000 last year
Samantha ElHassani learned her fate Monday, more than five years after she and her husband smuggled
Demonstrators continue to call for President Alexander Lukashenko to step down after a disputed elec
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says biggest rise was among young adults between 25 an
There are now more than 39 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide
Director-General Tedros makes pitch for funding for COVAX cooperative COVID-19 vaccine effort
Another 60 were reportedly wounded in Masteri village violence; there was no official word from the
Meeting led by Boris Johnson held in room large enough for social distancing; COVID-19 topped agenda
One year after fleeing Syria for Spain, a group of journalists are finding security and a renewed co
South Africa accounts for 25 percent of continent's cases
Investors fear a second COVID-19 wave; Trump and Mnuchin are more optimistic
World Health Organization officials say pandemic is moving from Africa's large capital cities into t
Coronavirus infections have soared in recent days, with dozens more lawmakers contracting disease
In its new guidance, prompted by evidence from studies conducted in recent weeks, the WHO stressed t
Emergency official says higher deaths directly attributable to COVID-19
Global pandemic took toll on economy
More than 1,700 health workers have been infected and six have died
Far fewer people died in major air crashes around the world last year
To70 consultancy says 257 people died in eight fatal accidents in 2019; that compares with 534 death