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The countries that got Covid right - and those that got it wrong
The countries that got Covid right - and those that got it wrong
An expert in political communication on the diverging responses to the coronavirus pandemic
12 Mar 2021
European countries split over use of medical-grade face masks
European countries split over use of medical-grade face masks
Germany and Austria mandate use of expensive FFP2 masks while WHO backs fabric coverings
15 Feb 2021
Independent panel slams China and WHO over Covid-19 response
Independent panel slams China and WHO over Covid-19 response
Long-awaited report says Beijing and the UN health agency acted too slowly to stop the spread
19 Jan 2021
Four things we learned from the leaked Wuhan Covid-19 files
Four things we learned from the leaked Wuhan Covid-19 files
Documents reveal Chinese officials lied about new infections and deaths as outbreak spread
2 Dec 2020
WHO enlists team of top scientists to trace Covid-19 origins
WHO enlists team of top scientists to trace Covid-19 origins
Ten experts including England’s former deputy chief medical officer will travel to Wuhan ‘as soon as possible’
27 Nov 2020
WHO warning of a third Covid-19 wave in Europe next year
WHO warning of a third Covid-19 wave in Europe next year
UN health agency’s pandemic envoy cautions against lifting lockdown restrictions too early
23 Nov 2020
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9 Oct 2020
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WHO aid workers offered ‘jobs for sex’ during Ebola outbreak
WHO aid workers offered ‘jobs for sex’ during Ebola outbreak
More than 50 women allege abuse by men who said they were international aid providers
30 Sep 2020
Why the WHO is warning that Covid-19 won’t end with vaccine
Why the WHO is warning that Covid-19 won’t end with vaccine
Top official says localised lockdown measures are key to tackling Covid
2 Sep 2020
Coronavirus: Russia set for mass vaccination campaign
Coronavirus: Russia set for mass vaccination campaign
Moscow says mass production of the drug will begin next month following completion of clinical trials
5 Aug 2020
Coronavirus: why Johnson fears UK second spike in two weeks
Coronavirus: why Johnson fears UK second spike in two weeks
PM makes grim prediction as infections rise across Europe
29 Jul 2020
Debate: did the WHO go easy on China over coronavirus?
Debate: did the WHO go easy on China over coronavirus?
The UN agency has been accused of putting politics above public health
22 Jul 2020
Remdesivir: US buys world stock of key coronavirus drug
Remdesivir: US buys world stock of key coronavirus drug
Trump administration goes on shopping spree leaving ‘nothing for Europe’
1 Jul 2020
How coronavirus has devastated war-torn Yemen
How coronavirus has devastated war-torn Yemen
Doctors, diplomats and aid workers all predicted Covid-19 would hit Yemen hard – but the reality has been even worse
19 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: UK records more daily deaths than entire EU27
Coronavirus: UK records more daily deaths than entire EU27
‘Astonishing’ latest figures come as UK eases lockdown
4 Jun 2020
How coronavirus has bolstered Taiwan’s independence movement
How coronavirus has bolstered Taiwan’s independence movement
Taipei’s swift response to pandemic has saved lives - and boosted support to challenge China
22 May 2020
World responds as global coronavirus cases pass 5 million
World responds as global coronavirus cases pass 5 million
Latin America emerging as new front line in the battle to control outbreak
21 May 2020
Reaction: WHO warns that Covid-19 ‘may never go away’
Reaction: WHO warns that Covid-19 ‘may never go away’
UN health agency’s emergencies director says coronavirus could become endemic like HIV
14 May 2020
Coronavirus: what has WHO done wrong?
Coronavirus: what has WHO done wrong?
Trump pulls funding for agency over accusations of ‘cover-ups and failures’
16 Apr 2020
The politics of naming Covid-19
The politics of naming Covid-19
Trump has labelled it the ‘Chinese virus’ but why does it matter what we call it?
15 Apr 2020
The unexpected consequences of the coronavirus crisis
The unexpected consequences of the coronavirus crisis
From environmental recovery to gangland truces
9 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: risk statistics for the young and healthy
Coronavirus: risk statistics for the young and healthy
WHO boss warns that younger people are ‘not invincible’ as Covid-19 death toll climbs
25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: who is most at risk?
Coronavirus: who is most at risk?
Older populations are more at risk, but most cases will be mild, says World Health Organization
17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: ten reasons not to panic
Coronavirus: ten reasons not to panic
Microbiology expert considers the causes for optimism
16 Mar 2020
Is coronavirus disease X?
Is coronavirus disease X?
World Health Organization predicted unknown international pandemic in 2018
16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: five myths debunked
Coronavirus: five myths debunked
WHO has published list of widely held misconceptions about the deadly infection
28 Feb 2020
Coronavirus: WHO’s relationship with China examined
Coronavirus: WHO’s relationship with China examined
The UN agency is facing criticism for praising Beijing’s response to deadly outbreak
5 Feb 2020
Coronavirus declared a global emergency
Coronavirus declared a global emergency
Declaration allows World Health Organization to persuade nations to work harder
31 Jan 2020
Syrian forces ‘targeting hospitals and using cluster bombs’
Syrian forces ‘targeting hospitals and using cluster bombs’
Amnesty International accuses Assad of ‘crimes against humanity’ as bombing intensifies
29 May 2019
What is Disease X?
What is Disease X?
Experts fear Chinese poultry flu could mutate into mystery disease that sparks worldwide pandemic
20 Jun 2018
Are you addicted to video games?
Are you addicted to video games?
World Health Organization lists gaming disorder as a medical condition
18 Jun 2018
Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo
World Health Organisation confirms resurgence of deadly disease one year after end of epidemic in West Africa
15 May 2017
Zika virus: tests support links to birth defects, paralysis
Zika virus: tests support links to birth defects, paralysis
'Everything we know about this virus seems to be scarier than we initially thought,' say officials
14 Apr 2016
E-cigarettes 'should be prescribed on the NHS'
E-cigarettes 'should be prescribed on the NHS'
Public Health England says vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking and could save thousands of lives
19 Aug 2015