‘Don’t Relax Measures Yet’: WHO HQ in Europe
Despite "positive signs" from some countries, it is too early to relax measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus.
French Aircraft Carrier Back Homeport
French flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle is returning to its homeport early after about 40 crew members showed signs of COVID-19 symptoms.
Presidential Elections in Poland Raises Concern; EU Says
Last-minute decision of Poland to carry out its May presidential elections by post due to the coronavirus pandemic has raised “concern”.
Trump Threatens Hampering WHO Funds
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to cut the US funds dedicated to the WHO body.
Global coronavirus: 82,000 died as 1.5mn tests positive
As the global update says, the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus now exceeds 1.4 million.
WHO: World needs 6m nurses
As COVID-19 captures global headlines, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that the world needs nearly six million nurses.
World Health Day Theme: support nurses and midwives
WHO named the theme of this year’s World Health Day as “Support nurses and midwives”.
Boris Johnson in intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in intensive care at a central London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
UN Security Council to hold first meeting on pandemic
The UN Security Council will hold its first meeting on the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Over 1.3mn people infected, with over 74,000 deaths; Coronavirus
As of Tuesday, 1,347,235 people across the world have been infected by the novel coronavirus, with some 74,767 deaths.











































