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Covid ‘not yet seasonal or predictable’, says WHO

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics Covid-19 Infections Survey showed an increase in cases across the whole of the UK.

The Independent UK

WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'

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 said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.

Reuters

Health facilities ‘becoming a target in war’ – WHO

Attacks on healthcare facilities are against international law.

The Independent UK

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WHO Chief: World's worst health crisis is in Ethiopia

As much of the world’s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization saya there is ”nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more under threat" than Ethiopia's Tigray region

The Independent UK

Proposed air pollution limit in England is twice as high as WHO recommends

Measures to reduce PM2.5 ‘fall a long way short’, say campaigners, as government publishes new targets under Environment Act

The Guardian - UK

WHO Foundation Warns Global Economy To Lose "Trillions Of Dollars" On COVID-19 Vaccine Inequality: CNBC

The WHO Foundation CEO, Anil Soni, has told CNBC that the global economy will lose “trillions of dollars” if more COVID-19 vaccines aren&

Benzinga

WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week even as COVID-19 infections rose

The Independent UK

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Global Covid rates up for first time in weeks, warns WHO

Covid cases in western Pacific rose by almost 30 per cent last week, says the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic

As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse.

Radio France Internationale

COVID vaccination for 12-14 year olds begins on March 16: Key points to know

The Union government has decided to expand COVID vaccination program for 12-14 year age groups. Children who were born in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and are above 12 years of age can get COVID vaccination from March 16 onwards.

The Times of India

How Obesity May Fuel A Health Crisis In India Soon

New Delhi: No country is on track to meet the World Health Organization's 2025 targets on obesity. The World Obesity Federation, which is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, has warned that by 2030, one in five women and one in seven men will be obese,…

The Times of India

Novartis's Data Reinforces Age-Appropriate Development With Zolgensma Gene Therapy Study

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) announced new data from the completed Phase 3 SPR1NT study of Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a one-time treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The data demonstrated that children with three copies of the SMN2 backup gene who were treated presymptomatically achieved age-appropriate motor milestones, including standing and walking. In addition, a descriptive posthoc…

Benzinga

Deltacron and Stealth Omicron variant differences explained as Covid cases rise

As Covid cases rise, Deltacron and Stealth Omicron are sub-variants making headlines.

Daily Record

What is the Deltacron variant and are there UK cases as WHO recognises new strain

A Covid hybrid strain that combines Delta and Omicron variants is on the rise. Here's everything you need to know about the Deltacron variant and where cases of the new hybrid have been found

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New 'stealth' Covid is on the rise in the UK - the five common symptoms to look out for

'Stealth' Covid, a variant of Omicron can't be differentiated with simple tests and is more transmissible than other variants. The WHO prepares to give an update to the UK

The Independent UK

Omicron sub-variant almost as infectious as measles, the most contagious disease on earth

Professor Adrian Esterman, a former WHO epidemiologist, said the sub-variant is more transmissible than Omicron

The Conversation

How drug companies are sidestepping the WHO's technology transfer hub in Africa

Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced on 7 March 2022 that it would develop a site in Kenya to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines. The company holds much of the key intellectual property relating to the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. Due to their higher efficacy, mRNA vaccines are the preferred option in developed countries.…

The Independent UK

Omicron sub-variant almost as infectious as measles, the most contagious disease on earth

Professor Adrian Esterman, a former WHO epidemiologist, said the sub-variant is more transmissible than Omicron

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The Times of India

WHO exploring when and how to declare end of Covid emergency

GENEVA: Public health experts at the World Health Organization have begun discussing how and when to call an end to the global Covid-19 crisis, exploring what would be an important milestone more than two years after the emergence of the virus.

The Guardian - US

What are Russia’s biological weapons claims and what’s actually happening?

The UN security council met on Friday to discuss Moscow’s claims the US is funding ‘military biological activities’ in Ukraine

Edinburgh Live

Covid Deltacron: WHO issues update as variant continues to spread

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an update on the Deltacron strain of Covid-19, stating that it is 'tracking and discussing the variant amid ongoing research

The Independent UK

AP Was There: The surreal, first day of the pandemic

On the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi reflected the views of many people when she told an Associated Press reporter: “If we avoid each other and listen to the scientists, maybe in a few weeks it will be better."

Benzinga

The World Health Organization advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in its public health laboratories to prevent "any potential spills," the

Wales Online

Welsh morning headlines: News, Ukraine, Covid, sport, weather and road updates

The 40-mile long Russian convoy outside Kyiv is being repositioned

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Frustration Two Years on Since Pandemic Declaration

Friday marks two years to the day since the World Health Organization first described Covid-19 as a pandemic, shaking countries into action as the disease ripped around the planet. The once-in-a-century pandemic has turned the world upside down, claiming more than six million lives and infecting at least 450 million…

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