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No end in sight to COVID crisis, and its impact will last for ‘decades to come’: WHO
Expressing “appreciation for WHO and partners’ COVID-19 pandemic response efforts”, the emergency committee convened by the UN health agency’s chief, made it clear that there is not yet an end in sight to the public health crisis that has so far infected more than 17 million and killed over 650,000 people.
Scientists reject Covid-19 conspiracy claims over lab origin
Some top scientists have rejected a conspiracy theory claiming that the novel coronavirus was made in a lab.
Work for inclusive societies, economies: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to pledge to work for inclusive societies and economies that leave no one behind.
5 things everyone should know about disposable masks and plastic pollution
The fight against plastic pollution is being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the use of disposable masks, gloves and other protective equipment soars, but UN agencies and partners insist that, if effective measures are put into place, the amount of plastics discarded every year can be significantly cut, or even eliminated.
Covid-19: Myths, misinformation, conspiracy theories highly contagious
Although the scientists around the world are struggling to find a vaccine and cure for Covid-19, misinformation, conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths, and sham cures on different social media platforms seeming to have no antidote.
Covid-19 pandemic put kids to no adventure zone
The global pandemic has captivated the kids at home depriving them from choosing various adventures like finding a book from a store they like or walking around alone for a while in freedom.
1,000 pilgrims arrive in Mina to perform hajj
About 1,000 pilgrims arrived on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to participate in this year’s hajj amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 going to be one big wave, not seasonal: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the Covid-19 as ‘first wave’, not just seasonal.
Delhi reports improvement in COVID-19 situation
Indian capital Delhi has seen a significant improvement in the COVID-19 situation over the past few days as the recovery rate stands at nearly 90 percent.
Over 60 killed in Sudan violence: UN
More than 60 people were killed and dozens injured in a new spell of violence in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region, the United Nations said on Sunday, reports AP.