Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

Medicine & Technology Sep 04, 2020

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

WHO Calls For Delaying Dental Routine Check-Ups Until COVID-19 Transmission Rates Drop

Aug 12, 2020

The World Health Organization is now asking people to delay routine and non-essential dental work until COVID-19 rates significantly drop, and warns about those procedures that produce aerosol spray from patients' mouths.

Inner Mongolia Reports Second Bubonic Plague Death

Aug 10, 2020

The second bubonic plague death in Inner Mongolia has five districts and two villages on lockdown. The WHO has become involved in monitoring the recent outbreak.

Malaria Update: Rwanda Finds Artemisinin Resistant Parasites

Aug 06, 2020

According to a new study by researchers from Rwanda, a strain of the parasite that causes Malaria is now resistant to artemisinin, one of the main medications against the disease.

Influenza Is Seasonal While COVID-19 Is 'One Big Wave'

Jul 28, 2020

At the most recent briefing of the WHO in Geneva earlier this week, experts reminded the public to follow basic guidelines during the pandemic. With people stuck with the mindset that COVID-19 may be seasonal like influenza, the WHO reminded people that the new virus is different and comes as 'one big wave.'

Turns Out Coronavirus Can Be Spread Airborne Indoors--WHO

Jul 09, 2020

The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.

A Majority of COVID-19 Infections are Silent Transmissions, or From Asymptomatic People

Jul 09, 2020

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

Airborne or Not? WHO Now Reviewing Evidence of Coronavirus' Airborne Transmission After Scientists' Plea

Jul 07, 2020

The World Health Organization says it is now reviewing evidence that points to the coronavirus being transmitted through the airborne route. This was after a group of scientists called out the agency to consider changing their guidelines on COVID-19.

Coronavirus Is Airborne: 239 Experts Call on the WHO to Update Its Guidelines

Jul 06, 2020

A group of experts has come together with a common claim: the coronavirus is airborne. The scientists are to publish an open letter to the World Health Organization, suggesting it to update its recommendations for preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

Scientists Question Recent Study on an Analysis of the 2-meter Rule

Jun 14, 2020

A recent study regarding physical distancing is being criticized by senior scientists. Commissioned by the World Health Organization, scientists question the absolute figured claimed in the publication.

WHO Official Backtracks Claim on 'Very Rare' Asymptomatic Transmission Amid Backlash

Jun 10, 2020

Maria van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the COVID-19 technical lead for the WHO, tried to clear "misunderstandings" about her statements on Monday, claiming that it is very rare for asymptomatic people to spread the virus.

Scientists Discovered a Way for Vaccines to Withstand Warmer Temperatures for as Long as Three Years!

Jun 09, 2020

Scientists develop a protective vaccine case which will make it withstand altering temperatures and can potentially save millions of children.

Fabric Masks Should Have These Three Specific Layers, Who Releases New Guidelines

Jun 09, 2020

WHO releases new detailed guidelines for fabric masks to be worn by the public when physical distancing is not possible.

The WHO has a Confession to Make: Investigations on Chinese Wet Markets or Labs Never Took Place

Jun 01, 2020

Margaret Harris, a spokesperson for WHO, had admitted in an interview with Sky News that none of its personnel did an ocular visit to Wuhan's wet markets or laboratories. In recent times, China has been receiving hate since many believe that the coronavirus originated from one of its exotic wet markets or labs.

A Look Into the 'Ignored' Email from Taiwan to WHO at Start of Coronavirus Outbreak

May 20, 2020

What did Taiwan tell the World Health Organization that could have prevented the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out here.