WHO team visits second China hospital to trace COVID origin
The World Health Organization expert team also plans to visit the Huanan Seafood Market, which was linked to many of the first coronavirus cases.…
WHO orders rapid COVID-19 tests for world’s poor
The World Health Organization plans to make 120 million rapid-diagnostic coronavirus tests available for people in lower- and middle-income countries. The tests are fast, simple and cheap — but are they reliable?…
WHO says careless young people driving some COVID-19 spikes
World Health Organization experts warn that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of countries are being driven by young people, who "must take the same precautions to protect themselves and protect…
Coronavirus latest: No herd immunity means infection risk still high, warns WHO
The World Health Organization says no country has reached the infection rate needed to guarantee community protection. Meanwhile, EU recovery funds won't be deployed until next year. Follow DW for the latest.…
Coronavirus latest: WHO logs record daily rise in cases
The World Health Organization has reported another record increase in global infections over a 24-hour period, with the US topping the list with the highest number of new cases. Follow DW for…
Coronavirus latest: WHO reports record daily increase in global cases
The World Health Organization has reported its highest single-day rise in new cases, as global testing efforts are ramped up. In Germany, the R-rate has spiked 60% to 2.88. Follow DW for…
WHO warns Covid-19 infections are accelerating in Africa
Africa accounts for less than 3 percent of global coronavirus cases, but the continent is seeing an acceleration in confirmed numbers. Last week, the World Health Organization said confirmed cases on the…
Covid-19: Top 10 treatment drugs under clinical research
As the world continues to deal with the effects and impact of several labs and scientists are racing to develop vaccines and drugs for the cure of the novel disease. At the…
How to adapt to new normal? WHO warns Covid-19 ‘may never go away’
Long after lockdown has been lifted, everybody may still be social distancing, warns the World Health Organization. In a week that's seen new outbreaks of the virus dampen the mood in countries…
COVID-19: WHO cautions against the use of traditional herbs in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the use of traditional herbs in the treatment of COVID-19 as African governments struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic.…
What influence does China have over the WHO?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters over its deference to Beijing and the way it handled the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks.…