カテゴリー: World Health Organization
UN body says scientists were due to be deployed to country on Tuesday, but China says negotiations ongoingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChina has attempted to downplay concerns over its refusal to authorise a fact-finding …
Foreign minister Marise Payne issues mild statement, but opposition parties attack China’s ‘unacceptable’ actions and ‘paranoia’NSW hotspots; Victoria hotspotsFollow the Australia live blogAllowing fans at Sydney Test for mental health ‘laughable’Greg …
Country insists all people who die of virus are cremated even if it violates religious beliefsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Muslim Council of Britain is launching a legal challenge to the Sri Lankan government’s policy…
Australia, whose early call for inquiry sparked furious Chinese response, says it expects ‘robust, independent and comprehensive’ reportAustralia is pushing to ensure the global inquiry it helped trigger into the early handling of the Covid-19 pandemic…
The mission will start work in January and will examine medical samples and animals to see where and when Covid-19 began Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA World Health Organization research mission to China is expected to ar…
When Chinese scientists alerted colleagues to a new virus last December, suspicion fell on a Wuhan market. What have health officials learned since then?Show your support for rigorous, independent Guardian journalismCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all …
Health body says countries’ names had been blocked on their Facebook page because of an ‘onslaught’ of cyber attacksThe World Health Organisation has removed social media filters which were censoring the words “Taiwan” and “China” from its Facebook pag…
The region contains 16 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. Historical data sheds light on why At this time of year, agricultural burning adds to the air pollution problems across northern India and Pakistan. The region contains 16 of the 20 most po…
WHO tells countries ‘not to give up’ as virus fatigue sets in; street clashes in Barcelona; US daily deaths rise 10% in two weeks Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePolice in Italy have fired tear gas to disperse angry crowds i…
Boris Johnson to call for more powers for health body in coronavirus fight as Trump pulls outCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson will announce a 30% increase in the UK’s funding of the World Health Organization, ma…
India’s economy shrinks nearly 24%; Hong Kong launches mass testing; WHO says states can’t ‘pretend pandemic is over’. Follow the latestUS tops 6m cases as some states post record daily totalsWhen will a coronavirus vaccine be ready?Portugal may go bac…
Spanish children over six to wear masks at school; US Midwest states report record tallies; UK reports highest cases since 12 June. Follow latest updatesTour de France in doubt after Covid red alert issued in NiceGermany bans large events amid rise in …
New rules in French capital in effect since 8am this morning; Spanish children over six to wear masks at school; Tour de France in doubtTour de France in doubt after Covid red alert issued in NiceGermany bans large events amid rise in Covid casesItaly …
Infection rates also up in Italy and France; WHO warns of a ‘tricky moment’ for EuropeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGermany is to ban large events until the end of this year, amid fears of a resurgence in coronavirus cases…
Italy reported 1,071 new infections on Saturday; PHE report into levels of transmission in schools released; Australian deaths pass 500England to fine organisers of illegal raves up to £10,000Ireland calls on EU trade chief to consider role after Covid…