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State Department says 'jury still out' on WHO's Wuhan coronavirus investigation

February 10, 2021

State Department says 'jury still out' on WHO's Wuhan coronavirus investigation

State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Tuesday "the jury's still out" on the findings of an investigation by the World Health Organization that suggests the coronavirus was transmitted from animal to human, effectively shelving other theories, including that the highly infectious virus was leaked from a lab in Wuhan into the surrounding community.

Washington Post editorial board calls for answers from China on pandemic origins; panned, praised on Twitter

February 6, 2021

Washington Post editorial board calls for answers from China on pandemic origins; panned, praised on Twitter

The Washington Post's Editorial Board is gathering both critical and positive reaction on social media after publishing a piece on Friday which called for answers from China on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO warned in 2020 against China travel bans, as coronavirus cases grew

February 5, 2021

WHO warned in 2020 against China travel bans, as coronavirus cases grew

On Feb. 4, 2020, the World Health Organization warned against banning travel to and from China as COVID-19 cases surged past 20,000.

China to provide 10M COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries

February 3, 2021

China to provide 10M COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries

China will supply 10 million coronavirus vaccines to developing countries through an initiative co-led by the World Health Organization, called COVAX, according to China’s Foreign Ministry.

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine now recommended for pregnant women, WHO says in guidance reversal

January 29, 2021

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine now recommended for pregnant women, WHO says in guidance reversal

The World Health Organization on Friday reversed its guidance on pregnant women receiving the coronavirus vaccine created by Moderna, now saying it recommends the jab for expectant persons.

WHO issues new clinical advice for coronavirus patients, plans to study 'long COVID'

January 26, 2021

WHO issues new clinical advice for coronavirus patients, plans to study 'long COVID'

Nearly a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency, the agency has issued new clinical advice for both at-home and hospitalized treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Hawley, Stefanik call for investigation into Chinese role in coronavirus outbreak, as Biden restores WHO ties

January 23, 2021

Hawley, Stefanik call for investigation into Chinese role in coronavirus outbreak, as Biden restores WHO ties

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., are calling for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus outbreak and China’s role in it -- just as President Biden moved to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO).

Fauci says Biden reversing Trump rule barring taxpayer dollars to overseas abortion providers

January 21, 2021

Fauci says Biden reversing Trump rule barring taxpayer dollars to overseas abortion providers

Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Thursday that President Biden will roll back a Trump-era policy that banned taxpayers' dollars from going to international groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information.

US vows to aid WHO in coronavirus response: Fauci

January 21, 2021

US vows to aid WHO in coronavirus response: Fauci

A pledge from America's top infectious disease expert that the United States would maintain ties with the World Health Organization (WHO) was met with gratitude by the head of the United Nations' health agency.

Biden to reengage with WHO after Trump cut ties over COVID and China

January 20, 2021

Biden to reengage with WHO after Trump cut ties over COVID and China

President Biden on Thursday will move to re-engage with the World Health Organization -- reversing President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the controversial U.N. body over its handling of the early days of the COVID-19 crisis.