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Planet can end Covid emergency this year, says head of WHO

The WHO has called on all countries to get at least 70 per cent of their respective populations vaccinated in a bid to try and achieve this aim

The Independent UK

Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and causing concern around the world?

Omicron and Delta most pernicious but not the only coronavirus offspring under observation

The Independent UK

Ethiopia slams WHO chief at international meeting over Tigray comments

An Ethiopian ambassador slammed the World Health Organization's chief over his comments on the Tigray conflict, during the WHO's executive board meeting in Geneva.

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It’s Been Two Years Since Aus’s First COVID Case And The WHO Says We’re Not ‘In The Endgame’

It’s a grim anniversary today as we mark two years since Australia recorded its first case of the novel coronavirus, two million cases later.

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WHO says Covid still 'very, very dangerous virus' and we're only at 'halfway mark'

As the government scraps the majority of the remaining Covid restrictions this week, the WHO has rejected claims the pandemic is over

Daily Mirror

WHO issues grim Covid warning as 426 cases of new ‘stealth’ Omicron sub-variant found in UK

It can't be distinguished from other variants by using PCR tests

Wales Online

‘Paradigm shift’ needed in way WHO is funded, says director general

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Covid pandemic has proven that health is ‘an international issue’

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Infographic: Endemic vs pandemic diseases

The WHO has said calls to treat the coronavirus as endemic are premature as cases in parts of the world remain high.

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WHO head says it is 'dangerous' to assume pandemic is nearing end, but says 'acute phase' could end this year

The head of the World Health Organization says it would be dangerous to assume Omicron will be the last variant to emerge.

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With U.S. support in doubt, WHO chief praises top donor Germany

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that Germany had become its largest donor as data from the U.N. agency showed it looked set to surpass former top contributor Washington for the latest funding period.

Reuters

COVID-19 pandemic can end in 2022 if international community takes comprehensive measures: WHO chief

The international community can put an end to the coronavirus pandemic in 2022 if it takes comprehensive measures, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

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WHO warns Europe 'only passing halfway mark' of Covid pandemic with more 'surges' to hit

Dr David Nabarro, the WHO's special envoy for Covid-19, warned governments not to liken Covid-19 to flu, but said that the "end was in sight" in the battle against the virus

Daily Mirror

WHO Chief Warns Against Talk of 'Endgame' in Pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization is warning that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and says it's dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame,” while saying the acute phase of the pandemic could still end this year…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO warns against treating Covid-19 like the flu as 'end in sight'

'It's a new virus, and we must go on treating it as though it is full of surprises, very nasty and rather cunning'

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The Independent UK

WHO chief warns against talk of 'endgame' in pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization is warning that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and says it’s dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame.”

Reuters

WHO 'sets aside' Ethiopia's request to probe WHO chief's links to rebellious Tigrayan forces

A World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Monday that the global body would postpone a decision on Ethiopia's request to investigate its leader for allegedly supporting rebellious forces fighting the Ethiopian government.

The Independent UK

Covid pandemic in ‘endgame’ in Europe, says WHO director

But another expert warns continent ‘only passing halfway mark’ in fight against virus and questions ministers comparing Covid to flu

The Independent UK

Covid full of nasty surprises and should not be treated like the flu, WHO says

The global health body said the virus is still ‘very nasty’.

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Europe could be headed for Covid-19 pandemic ‘endgame’, says WHO

The Covid-19 pandemic is heading towards its “endgame” in Europe due to the milder Omicron variant, according to the World Health Organisation’s Europe director.

Reuters

WHO chief says world at 'critical juncture' in COVID pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday urged countries to work together to bring the acute phase of the pandemic to an end, saying that they now have all the tools available to do so.

The Independent UK

WHO says Covid should not be treated like the flu

The global health body said the virus is still ‘very nasty’.

Irish Mirror

Ireland to see an end to all things Covid as WHO gives hopeful update

Measures on household visits, early closing for the hospitality sector, capacity restrictions on outdoor and indoor events, nightclubs and Covid certs to enter premises were all lifted on Saturday morning

Asharq Al-Awsat

KSrelief Inks $15m Agreements to Support Yemeni Health Sector

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has inked deals worth $15 million with the World Health Organization to support Yemen’s health sector. The agreements were signed on Sunday by KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and WHO’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari. Under the…

The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Independent UK

Covid news – live: End of self-isolation would be ‘premature’, says WHO, as BA.2 variant ‘under investigation’

Government needs ‘clear reason’ to drop safety measure

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