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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says €7.4 billion pledged for COVID-19 vaccine, treatments | FULL
World Health Organization (WHO) officials provided an update on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, on Monday said that earlier in the day, €7.4 billion was pledged by 40 countries in an effort to raise funds for the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, diagnostics […]
Telehealth & Health Equity: Addressing Health Disparities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the intersection of telehealth and health equity and implications for health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters will identify long-standing systemic health and social inequities that contribute to COVID-19 health disparities, while highlighting opportunities and limitations of telehealth implementation as an actionable solution. Comments on this video are […]
Media briefing on COVID-19 – 18 September 2020
Joining WHO Director-General Dr Tedros at the Virtual Press Briefing of 18 September 2020 was · Dr Jaouad Mahjour, Assistant Director-General, Emergency Preparedness and International Health Regulations, WHO · Dr Mike Ryan, WHO Executive Director of the Emergencies Programme and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical Lead for COVID-19. To discuss the issue of preparedness, and […]
World Health Organization holds press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic — 9/18/2020
The World Health Organization is holding a briefing Friday on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 30.2 million people worldwide and killed at least 946,800 people, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Parts of Europe are reporting worrying resurgences of the virus that have seen France and Spain both hit record […]
#LIVE: Victoria records 21 new infections and 7 further COVID-19 deaths | ABC News
Victoria has recorded 21 new cases of COVID-19 and a further seven deaths overnight. Metropolitan Melbourne’s 14 day case average is now 39.3. It comes after the state recorded 45 cases yesterday. It’s the ninth consecutive day the state has recorded below 50 new cases. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/story-streams/coronavirus/ For more from ABC News, click […]
How To Prepare For Possible 2nd Wave Of Coronavirus? | TODAY
NBC News investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen tells TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones what materials consumers should be stocking up on now in anticipation of a second wave of the coronavirus this fall. She recommends over-the-counter cold medications, basic pantry staples and cleaning supplies. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY […]
Total US coronavirus cases trends downward amid pressure for a vaccine l GMA
Although cases are rising in 18 states, the overall number of positive cases in the country are trending downward amid new reports of political pressure on the CDC. LEARN MORE: Coronavirus news: Total number of global cases surpasses 29 million: https://abcn.ws/3mgLsLX Subscribe to GMA’s YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5 Visit Good Morning America’s homepage: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/ Follow GMA: […]
Race for coronavirus vaccine intensifies
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World Health Organization holds press briefing on the coronavirus outbreak — 9/10/2020
The World Health Organization is holding a briefing Thursday on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 27.8 million people worldwide and killed at least 904,300 people, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Earlier this week, the WHO warned that “this will not be the last pandemic” and that the world must […]
President Trump Defends Downplaying Threat Of Coronavirus | TODAY
There is more fallout from the revelations in Bob Woodward’s new book as President Trump defends his decision to publicly downplay the danger of the coronavirus even as he privately acknowledged it to Woodward. NBC chief White House correspondent Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: […]