Health
India’s COVID-19 testing rate lower than other countries: WHO
New Delhi: Underlining the importance of adequate testing for COVID-19, World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Tuesday...
There may never be a ‘silver bullet’ to cure COVID-19: Tedros
Geneva: The World Health Organization said Monday there may never be a magical cure for the coronavirus even as scientists...
WHO urges Russia to follow coronavirus vaccine guidelines
Geneva: The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged Russia to follow the established guidelines for producing safe and effective vaccines...
U.S. pharma company Eli Lilly begins stage-three trial for COVID-19 antiviral drug
Washington: U.S. pharma company Eli Lilly said Monday it has begun a large-scale clinical trial for a COVID-19 antiviral drug...
WHO expects ‘lengthy’ coronavirus pandemic
GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Saturday warned the coronavirus pandemic was likely to be “lengthy” as it met to...
US wary of Chinese and Russian covid vaccines
Washington: America’s top infectious diseases official has raised concerns over the safety of COVID-19 vaccines being developed by China and...
WHO says, There is no ‘zero risk’ in easing travel restrictions
Geneva: There is no “zero risk” strategy for countries easing international travel restrictions during the pandemic, and essential travel for...
WHO warns coronavirus impact will last for decades
Geneva: The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects will last far into the future, World Health...
Young people appear to be causing coronavirus cases to surge in some countries, says WHO
Geneva: World Health Organization officials said Thursday that young people “letting down their guard” appear to be causing coronavirus cases...
WHO warns, waiting to achieve herd immunity will kill a lot of people
The World Health Organization advised public officials against trying to achieve so-called herd immunity to the coronavirus by allowing it...