WHO: Coronavirus ‘public enemy number one’
4 years, 5 months ago

WHO: Coronavirus ‘public enemy number one’

Al Jazeera  

UN agency sounds alarm as coronavirus cases rise by one million in five days, pushing the total to 13 million globally. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stark warning on the spread of the coronavirus – calling the disease “public enemy number one” – as the number of cases around the world rose above 13 million. “Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction; the virus remains public enemy number one,” he told a virtual briefing from the WHO’s headquarters in Geneva. Parts of the world, especially the United States with more than 3.3 million confirmed cases, are still seeing huge increases in a first wave of COVID-19 infections, while others “flatten the curve” and ease lockdowns. After the first cases were reported in China late last year, it took about three months for the pandemic to reach one million cases.

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Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant

LA Times  

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, speaks at a news conference in Geneva last year. The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent coronavirus variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December, …

WHO classifies EG.5 Covid-19 strain as 'variant of interest'
1 year, 5 months ago

WHO classifies EG.5 Covid-19 strain as 'variant of interest'

India Today  

The World Health Organization on Wednesday classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the United States and China as a "variant of interest" but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other variants. "Collectively, available evidence does not suggest that EG.5 has additional public health risks relative to the other currently circulating …

Though an emergency, COVID nearing 'inflection' point: WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
1 year, 11 months ago

Though an emergency, COVID nearing 'inflection' point: WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

India TV News  

Coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday. His statements come after an advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an 'inflexion point' where higher levels of immunity can lower deaths related to the virus. Speaking at the opening of WHO's annual executive board meeting, Ghebreyesus said 'there is no …

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report
2 years ago

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report

Firstpost  

According to health officials in China, Chinese cities are currently hit by the highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7 Washington: The number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 exceeded a staggering 100 million, Johns Hopkins University has said, amid a sharp spike in caseloads globally and the WHO …

WHO chief call on China to share requested data to probe origins of Covid-19
2 years ago

WHO chief call on China to share requested data to probe origins of Covid-19

Live Mint  

In a bid to understand the origins of the coronavirus, World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on China to share the requested data concerning Covid-19. While briefing the media, as quoted in a statement on the organisation's website, he said, "We continue to call on China to share the data and conduct the studies that we have …

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to crop up. “Almost 10,000 deaths a week is 10,000 too many for a disease that can be prevented and treated.” The …

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

LA Times  

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization says there’s “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of worldwide COVID-19 deaths came in around 9,400, nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago. The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday said the number of recent COVID-19 deaths has dropped nearly 90% globally compared with nine months ago, …

COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization on 29 June said that the COVID-19 pandemic is changing but it is not over and cautioned the cases are on the rise in 110 countries. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hat the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 together are estimated to make up half of the coronavirus cases …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere last week except the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to the World Health Organization. In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the U.N. health agency said Wednesday that confirmed cases dropped 12% to more than 3 million and reported deaths declined 22% to about …

WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19
2 years, 8 months ago

WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19

Associated Press  

LONDON — The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two years of the pandemic, more than double the current official death toll of over 6 million. The U.N. health agency’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the newly calculated figure as “sobering,” …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week
2 years, 8 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs. In its latest weekly report on the pandemic, issued late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency said the more than 7 million new cases reported represented a …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of coronavirus cases reported globally has dropped for a second consecutive week and confirmed COVID-19 deaths also fell last week, according to a World Health Organization report issued Wednesday. However, it warned that the reported numbers carry considerable uncertainty because many countries have stopped widespread testing for the coronavirus, meaning that many cases are likely going …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron …

COVID cases more than double in China’s biggest outbreak since pandemic’s early days
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID cases more than double in China’s biggest outbreak since pandemic’s early days

LA Times  

China’s new coronavirus cases Tuesday more than doubled from the previous day as the country faces its biggest outbreak by far since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. A fast-spreading variant dubbed the “stealth Omicron” is testing China’s zero-tolerance coronavirus strategy, which had kept the virus at bay since the deadly initial outbreak in the city of Wuhan in …

WHO: New COVID cases drop by 19 per cent globally, deaths stable
2 years, 10 months ago

WHO: New COVID cases drop by 19 per cent globally, deaths stable

Deccan Chronicle  

Geneva: The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19 per cent in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organisation. The UN health agency said late on Tuesday in its weekly report on the pandemic that just over 16 million new COVID-19 infections and about 75,000 deaths were reported worldwide …

America's top medical expert Antony Fauci hints at need for fourth-dose to battle COVID-19 variant Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

America's top medical expert Antony Fauci hints at need for fourth-dose to battle COVID-19 variant Omicron

Firstpost  

The fourth-dose boost for an individual could be based on age, as well as underlying conditions, explained the White House chief medical advisor Washington: White House chief medical advisor Antony Fauci hinted that there may be the need for the fourth-dose boost in the United States to battle with COVID-19 variant Omicron, adding that the booster could be based on …

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is starting to plateau. Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing that there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across Europe to take control of COVID-19 transmission due …

Coronavirus cases since Omicron exceed those in all of 2020, WHO says
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus cases since Omicron exceed those in all of 2020, WHO says

LA Times  

The head of the World Health Organization says 90 million coronavirus cases have been reported since the Omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago. The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that 90 million coronavirus cases have been reported since the Omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago — amounting to more cases than in all of 2020, …

Coronavirus updates | January 22, 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus updates | January 22, 2022

The Hindu  

International travellers who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer be sent for mandatory “ institutional quarantine ” as the Centre has relaxed its guidelines, allowing States leeway in how they deal with such passengers. govt extends closure of educational institutions till January 30 The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended the closure of educational institutions, including schools, till January …

WHO counts 18 million Covid-19 cases last week as Omicron spread slows
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO counts 18 million Covid-19 cases last week as Omicron spread slows

India Today  

The number of new coronavirus cases globally rose by 20 per cent last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by the Omicron variant's spread, according to the World Health Organization. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said the number of new Covid-19 infections increased in every world region …

US 'exhausted'; France, Germany break case records as Covid threat persists across nations | Top developments
2 years, 11 months ago

US 'exhausted'; France, Germany break case records as Covid threat persists across nations | Top developments

India Today  

As Covid, driven by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, continues to ravage nations across the world, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday acknowledged that the pandemic has left Americans exhausted and demoralised. In a major move, Britain, which was dealing with a severe coronavirus wave, has decided to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the …

Covid-19 cases top 300 million worldwide
3 years ago

Covid-19 cases top 300 million worldwide

Hindustan Times  

The total number of Covid-19 registered worldwide since the start of the pandemic topped 300 million on Friday, according to an AFP count based on official figures. The figure stood at 300,042,439 cases at 15:45 GMT, including all the cases announced since the World Health Organization office in China first reported the outbreak of the disease in late December 2019. …

WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths
3 years ago

WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Thursday that a record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus swept the planet, a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.” However, the number of weekly recorded deaths declined. “Last week, the highest …

France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day
3 years ago

France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day

Associated Press  

PARIS — France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily virus cases on Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country, burdening hospital staff and threatening to disrupt transport, schools and other services. But with Europe’s highest number of confirmed daily virus cases, after weeks of record-breaking figures, France is in an increasingly challenging position. France’s average daily case load has more …

US sets global record of 1 million COVID-19 cases in a single day
3 years ago

US sets global record of 1 million COVID-19 cases in a single day

Raw Story  

The United States recorded more than 1 million Covid-19 cases on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, as the Omicron variant continues to spread at a blistering pace. Johns Hopkins, which has been tracking case numbers since the start of the pandemic, also reported 1,688 deaths for the same period, a day after top US pandemic advisor Anthony …

World hits record number of COVID-19 cases in a week: Tally
3 years ago

World hits record number of COVID-19 cases in a week: Tally

Al Jazeera  

Coronavirus cases surge around the world, raising testing and quarantine fears, particularly in Europe and the United States. The world has hit a new record number of COVID-19 cases in a single week, according to one tally, with daily infections also reaching new highs in the United States, Australia and several European countries amid the rapid spread of the Omicron …

UK records highest ever daily number of coronavirus cases amid Omicron scare
3 years ago

UK records highest ever daily number of coronavirus cases amid Omicron scare

India TV News  

Highlights UK on Wednesday recorded highest ever Covid cases since pandemic began amid Omicron scare Experts say Omicron will become dominant variant in Europe by mid-January European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is well prepared to fight omicron United Kingdom has recorded the highest-ever daily number of coronavirus cases 78,610 since the beginning of the pandemic, …

Pandemic far from over, will end when...: WHO chief's word of caution
3 years, 2 months ago

Pandemic far from over, will end when...: WHO chief's word of caution

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the coronavirus pandemic is far from over and the world needs to use public health tools effectively to tackle it. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged G20 countries having vaccinated 40 per cent of their population to actively engage in the Covax mechanism and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust. The …

WHO Says Number of New Covid Cases Fell Last Week; Global Declining Trend Continues
3 years, 3 months ago

WHO Says Number of New Covid Cases Fell Last Week; Global Declining Trend Continues

News 18  

The World Health Organization says the number of newly reported coronavirus cases fell in the last week, continuing a declining global trend that first began in August. In its latest assessment of the pandemic, the U.N. health agency reported Tuesday that there were 3.1 million new COVID-19 cases, a 9% fall, and about 54,000 deaths in the last week, roughly …

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally
3 years, 5 months ago

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally

India TV News  

There were more than 4 million new COVID-19 cases reported globally in the last week, driven mostly by spikes in the Middle East and Asia. In the last week, the highest numbers of coronavirus cases were reported by the U.S., India, Indonesia, Brazil and Iran. After nearly a month of rising cases, WHO said the European region reported a 9% …

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise
3 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise

Dutch News  

The number of new coronavirus infections soared by 7,425 in the 24 hours to Friday morning, public health institute RIVM has confirmed. Nevertheless, D66 leader Sigrid Kaag said she would like to see the curfew scrapped as soon as possible, given that the Netherlands moves to summer time next weekend and it will remain light for longer. In total, 283 …

New coronavirus strains now in dozens of countries, says WHO urging that nations be vigilant
3 years, 11 months ago

New coronavirus strains now in dozens of countries, says WHO urging that nations be vigilant

Firstpost  

New COVID-19 variants that make the virus more contagious and could render vaccine and antibody protection less effective have spread rapidly across dozens of countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In its latest epidemiological update, the UN health agency said the more contagious COVID-19 variant first spotted in Britain had by 25 January spread to 70 countries across all …

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
4 years ago

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

Al Jazeera  

The US has seen a total of 365,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus so far. The United States has reported more than 4,000 coronavirus deaths in one day for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in December 2019, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. The country has seen …

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever
4 years ago

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever

CNN  

CNN — The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday – the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the pandemic’s start. Surgeon General January 7, 2021 Adams’ comments were echoed by Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack, who said Thursday that sticking to guidelines of who should be prioritized for the vaccine “should not …

Coronavirus pandemic severe, but ‘not necessarily the big one’: WHO
4 years ago

Coronavirus pandemic severe, but ‘not necessarily the big one’: WHO

Hindustan Times  

The novel coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the globe, but the World Health Organization warned Monday that worse pandemics could lie ahead, urging the world to get “serious” about preparedness. “This is a wakeup call,” WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan told reporters at a briefing marking a year since the UN agency first learned of the new virus …

US records more than 3 million coronavirus cases in November
4 years, 1 month ago

US records more than 3 million coronavirus cases in November

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The group has repeatedly pointed to correlations in …

US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now ‘faster’ and ‘broader’ than ever
4 years, 1 month ago

US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now ‘faster’ and ‘broader’ than ever

CNN  

CNN — The number of US coronavirus cases surpassed 12 million Saturday – an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week. Many are traveling for Thanksgiving despite CDC’s recommendation against it The virus is still running unabated in the US and the rate of rising cases is now “dramatically” different from what it was before, …

U.S. Hits 11 Million Coronavirus Cases, Adding 1 Million In A Week
4 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Hits 11 Million Coronavirus Cases, Adding 1 Million In A Week

NPR  

Hits 11 Million Coronavirus Cases, Adding 1 Million In A Week Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the United States, according to a COVID-19 tracker by Johns Hopkins University. According to data from the CDC as of Nov. 7, hospitalization rates for Hispanic or …

Coronavirus: US cases pass 10m with 239,000 deaths recorded
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: US cases pass 10m with 239,000 deaths recorded

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The nation’s seven-day average exceeds 100,000, with at …

U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases

LA Times  

The United States confirmed its 10 millionth coronavirus infection Monday, a worrisome milestone in a rapidly expanding contagion that is expected to pummel the country through the winter. Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Assn., called 10 million “a magic number — and a prelude to the hundreds of thousands more deaths we’re projecting.” “Ten million …

Can beat coronavirus, must prepare for next pandemic now: WHO
4 years, 2 months ago

Can beat coronavirus, must prepare for next pandemic now: WHO

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has shared three crucial messages in the virtual session of 73rd World Health Assembly and said that the coronavirus can be defeated with science, solutions and solidarity. The World Health Assembly will in this regard consider a draft resolution that strengthens preparedness for health emergencies, such as Covid-19, through more robust compliance with the International Health …

US coronavirus cases break global daily record, and experts warn it will only get worse
4 years, 2 months ago

US coronavirus cases break global daily record, and experts warn it will only get worse

CNN  

CNN — The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday – the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. Friday’s number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India’s health ministry. “So we’re going to see not just cases continue to …

US Records More Than 90,000 Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours for the First Time
4 years, 2 months ago

US Records More Than 90,000 Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours for the First Time

News 18  

The United States notched a record number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday, for the first time topping 90,000 diagnoses in 24 hours, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The country, which has seen a resurgence of its Covid-19 outbreak since mid-October, recorded 91,295 new cases in the 24 hours up to 8:30 pm Thursday, according to a …

Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million
4 years, 2 months ago

Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million

The Hindu  

Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 500,000 for the first time on Wednesday, a record one-day increase as countries across the Northern Hemisphere reported daily spikes. Global daily COVID-19 cases have risen by nearly 25% in less than two weeks as the world witnessed 400,000 daily reported cases for the first time last Friday. Europe's new daily infections have …

U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began

NPR  

U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began Enlarge this image toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Elaine Thompson/AP The United States hit a record high number of confirmed daily coronavirus cases Friday, recording more than 83,000 new cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. More than 8 million people in the U.S. have been …

How the global coronavirus pandemic unfolded
4 years, 3 months ago

How the global coronavirus pandemic unfolded

Live Mint  

Here are some key developments as the novel coronavirus spread around the world: Dec. 31, 2019: China alerts the World Health Organization of 27 cases of "viral pneumonia" in the central city of Wuhan. Jan. 27: The United States warns against travel to China, a day after five people who had been in Wuhan become the first confirmed cases in …

Coronavirus: Global death toll reaches one million
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: Global death toll reaches one million

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The coronavirus pandemic has now claimed more than 1 million lives …

Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide with Europe on edge
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide with Europe on edge

Live Mint  

Coronavirus infections topped 30 million around the globe on Thursday as the World Health Organization warned of "alarming rates of transmission" across Europe and cautioned against shortening quarantine periods. The WHO's regional director for Europe Hans Kluge said a September surge "should serve as a wake-up call for all of us" after Europe set a new record last week, with …

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, September 16
4 years, 3 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, September 16

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the September 16 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Trump repeatedly told Americans the virus would “just disappear,” and he privately told Woodward in mid-March: “I still like playing it down, because I don’t want to create a panic.” Trump and the White House have been widely criticized for flouting government …

US coronavirus caseload tops 6 million: Live news
4 years, 4 months ago

US coronavirus caseload tops 6 million: Live news

Al Jazeera  

The total number of coronavirus cases in the United States has surged past the six million mark, with states including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota reporting daily records. On Friday, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said, “It will be a long time before our country is free from the dangers of COVID-19.” 05:00 GMT – Thailand reports single imported …

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