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WHO congratulates Wuhan on clearing all COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday welcomed the news that there are no more hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China, praising its people's "tireless efforts" to combat the pandemic.
Put in place proper health measures before gradual withdrawal of lockdown: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said any country needs to make sure that good and appropriate health measures are already in place demonstrating its ability to tackle the situation confidently before it slowly starts withdrawing its lockdown.
What makes a difference on COVID-19 death rate? Lessons beyond math
While governments worldwide are still racing against the clock to contain the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within their own countries, U.S. President Donald Trump took comfort in his accusations over death toll numbers in different countries.
Coronavirus: UN says reopening approach in any country must be localised
UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo has said the approach regarding reopening economic activities in any country will have to be highly localised taking lessons learned elsewhere in the world to minimise the risk of further spreading of coronavirus and saving lives being lost.
Theatre activist dies in Barguna; house locked down
A theatre activist suffering from cold and fever died at Dhalua village in Sadar upazila of Barguna on Thursday afternoon.
China to donate $30 million more to WHO
China has decided to give another US$ 30 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of global efforts to fight COVID-19 and the construction of public health systems in developing countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.
Long way to go in coronavirus battle: WHO chief
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the fight against coronavirus pandemic will be a long one and that there’s no room for complacency.
Tedros on Wednesday said most countries are still in the very early stages of their epidemics, while some are now starting to see resurgence in cases.
“Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time”, he said, reports UN News.
Coronavirus, which was first reported in China’s Wuhan, has so far infected nearly 2.5 million, and killed more than 160,000.
While most of the epidemics in Western Europe appear to be stable or declining, “worrying upward trends” are now visible in Africa, Central America, South America and Eastern Europe, despite low case numbers.
"And some that were affected early in the pandemic are now starting to see a resurgence in cases.Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time"-@DrTedros #COVID19
PM to join Covid-19 virtual conference Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join a virtual conference on ‘Enhancing regional cooperation in South Asia to combat Covid-19 related impact on its Economics’ on Thursday evening.
WHO vehicle carrying COVID-19 surveillance samples attacked in Myanmar
A vehicle of the World Health Organization (WHO) transporting COVID-19 surveillance samples was attacked by the United League of Arakan (ULA)/ Arakan Army (AA) group in Myanmar's Rakhine state, Myanmar's state-run media reported Tuesday.
WTO, WHO chiefs for opening trade to ensure vital medical supplies
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Roberto Azevêdo and Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have underlined their support for efforts to ensure the normal cross-border flow of vital medical supplies and other goods and services.