We Are Nowhere Near COVID-19 Herd Immunity, WHO Warns

Medicine & Technology Aug 19, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the world is nowhere near attaining herd immunity against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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.

Oxford Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine to Push Through Despite WHO's Order to Stop

May 27, 2020

The WHO announced on Monday the suspension of trials involving the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. However, an Oxford trial claims to be continuing despite the organization's previous order. Click the link above to learn more.

WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus Trials Over Safety Concerns

May 25, 2020

The World Health Organization is temporarily putting a hold on clinical trials for the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. This decision was after studies showed that the drug potentially caused heart problems and even death. Click the link above to learn more.

Teen in Italy Showed Unusual Toe Marks That Are Now Considered Newest Symptom of COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020

He was thought to be bitten by a spider at first before he was tested positive of coronavirus. Purple chickenpox or chilblain-like marks on toes are now found to be new symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Lock-Downs Alone Can Not Defeat COVID-19, Says WHO Expert

Mar 24, 2020

A top expert at the World Health Organization said lockdowns are not enough to combat COVID-19. There are more ways needed to be done to fith the disease.

WHO Launches the WhatsApp Chatbot to Receive Warnings About the Dangers of COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020

The World Health Organization recently launched an app that will send people warning about the dangers of COVID-19.

Claims Ibuprofen Worsen COVID-19 are Baseless, According to EU

Mar 20, 2020

The healthcare regulator of the European Union, on Wednesday, said, there is no evidence linking anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen with COVID-19 that's fast-spreading in the whole world.

COVID-19 Officially Characterized as Pandemic by the World Health Organization

Mar 12, 2020

The World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom announced early today that it has officially labeled the latest coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) as a pandemic.

Pandemic vs Epidemic

Mar 12, 2020

Does everyone really know what the word "pandemic" means?

WHO: COVID-19 Can Still Be Stopped From Becoming a Pandemic

Mar 03, 2020

The World Health Organization still refuses to declare COVID-19 as pandemic despite its global spread soars by the hour. The reason may be with what will happen when we deploy the P-word.