World Health Organization

WHO director-general upbraids Mike Pompeo over ‘unacceptable’ allegations

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WHO director-general upbraids Mike Pompeo over ‘unacceptable’ allegations

GENEVA: The director-general of the World Health Organization has upbraided U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for making “untrue and unacceptable” allegations, responding to media reports saying Pompeo had claimed the health agency chief was “bought” by China. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insisted WHO was focusing on “saving lives” as he lashed out Thursday at … Read more

WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of COVID-19

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WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of COVID-19

GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of … Read more