Fourth wave of Covid-19: ‘Omicron not the last variant, not mild,' says WHO, lists 3 misinformation on pandemic
The WHO had recently said that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.
Mar 21, 2022, 07:59 AM IST
No reason to predict fourth Covid wave in India: Virologist
Virologist and former professor, CMC Vellore, said on Saturday that there is no scientific, epidemiological, virological reason to predict a fourth Covid wave in India.
Mar 19, 2022, 21:59 PM IST
Covid-19 pandemic 'far from over': WHO lists factors for increase in cases globally
"We are definitely in the middle of the pandemic," a WHO spokesperson said.
Mar 19, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: 'Omicron BA2 subvariant spreading fast as nations lift curbs'
After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns in Asia and China`s Jilin province battling to contain an outbreak.
Mar 18, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: Global rise in new cases just a 'tip of the iceberg', warns WHO
After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns in Asia and China`s Jilin province battling to contain an outbreak.
Mar 17, 2022, 09:43 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19 coming? Omicron subvariant behind new cases in US
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO has warned, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Mar 17, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
WHO has made a big claim that Russia has attacked many hospitals in Ukraine
In the midst of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the WHO has made a big claim that Russia has attacked many hospitals in Ukraine in the attack, due to which many people died and many people are also in injured condition.
Mar 06, 2022, 18:16 PM IST
World Birth Defects Day: WHO seeks to raise awareness, intensifies measures for prevention of birth defects
On World Birth Defects Day, WHO reaffirms its commitment to ensuring every woman and child can survive and thrive, and transform our Region and world.
Mar 02, 2022, 15:25 PM IST
Six African countries to establish mRNA vaccine production: WHO
The global mRNA technology transfer hub was established in 2021 to support manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to produce their own vaccines, ensuring that they have all the necessary operating procedures, read WHO statement.
Feb 18, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
Omicron BA.2 subvariant may spread globally, warns WHO as global Covid-19 cases surpass 40 crore
The BA.2 subvariant, which is said to be more contagious than the currently dominant BA.1 version, will likely become more common, said WHO.
Feb 09, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Omicron threat: WHO recommends countries ease Covid-19 measures 'in steady, slow way'
"We are now starting to see a very worrying increase in deaths in most regions of the world," WHO Director-General said.
Feb 02, 2022, 06:27 AM IST
Huge volumes of Covid-19 hospital waste threaten health: WHO
The WHO report calls for reform and investment including through the reduction in the use of packaging that has caused a rush for plastic and the use of protective gear made from reusable and recyclable materials.
Feb 01, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
WHO website shows Jammu and Kashmir as part of China, Pakistan: TMC Rajya Sabha MP writes to PM Modi
Santanu Sen also stated that the portion of Arunachal Pradesh was also demarcated differently.
Jan 31, 2022, 10:06 AM IST
Future Covid variants to be more contagious, warns WHO
According to Dr Mike Ryan, WHO's director of emergency programmes, the virus will continue to evolve before it settles into a pattern.
Jan 27, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
'100 cases every three seconds globally': WHO warns Covid-19 'not reaching its end game'
The global health body also warned that it is dangerous to assume that Omicron will be the last Covid-19 variant.
Jan 25, 2022, 11:46 AM IST
Covid-19 health emergency could be over in 2022? Here's what WHO has to say
WHO said that if Covid-19 vaccines and other tools aren't shared fairly, the tragedy of the virus would continue.
Jan 19, 2022, 09:19 AM IST
Omicron continues to sweep the world, narrative that it is 'mild' is misleading, warns WHO
The World Health Organization informed that last week, there were more than 18 million reported cases.
Jan 19, 2022, 06:31 AM IST
Second anniversary of WHO’s infamous tweet on Covid-19 reminds of social media’s retentive memory
A global campaign was observed on January 14 and 15 to celebrate the second anniversary of the (in)famous tweet made by the WHO, supporting the claims of the Chinese government that “no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel Coronavirus”
Jan 16, 2022, 17:23 PM IST
Is the world ready to follow Europe's footsteps and treat Covid like flu?
After 2 years of curfews, lockdown, mask mandates and movement restrictions, one question that arose several times is if the world is ready to take a step ahead and consider Covid an endemic?
Jan 15, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
Sharp surge in COVID-19 infections globally, positivity rate over 5 % in 8 states: Health Ministry
Expressing his concerns about rising Covid cases in India, Agarwal said, “There has been a sharp surge in COVID cases in India; there are 9,55,319 active cases as on Jan 12.” Noting a high surge in Covid-19 infections in India, the positivity rate has risen from 1.1 per cent on Dec 30 to 11.05 per cent on January 12, the Union Health Secretary said.
Jan 12, 2022, 16:53 PM IST
