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July 7, 2020

WHO praises China for handling of bubonic plague, says it's 'carefully monitoring' situation

The World Health Organization praised Beijing on Tuesday for its handling of a cluster of cases of the bubonic plague, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. 

July 6, 2020

Coronavirus immunity can be 'short-lived,' expert warns

A British immunologist warned Monday that immunity to the coronavirus could be " rather short-lived" and individuals shouldn't rely on that alone to cope with the infectious disease. 

July 6, 2020

WHO alters timeline to indicate it first learned of coronavirus from Internet, not Chinese officials

The credibility of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its dealings with the Chinese government in the early days of the pandemic have once again come under scrutiny.

July 5, 2020

FDA commissioner pressed by Sunday show hosts over Trump's claim '99 percent' of coronavirus cases 'harmless'

FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn on Sunday refused to comment when pressed by multiple show hosts over President Trump’s claim that 99 percent of coronavirus cases are “harmless.”

July 5, 2020

US coronavirus cases dip as world sets record for new cases in 24-hour period

Experts worry that the holiday weekend will accelerate the spread of the virus again.

July 4, 2020

Who's first in line for a coronavirus vaccine? New info shows prioritization fraught with peril

New information released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows future prioritization for a potential coronavirus vaccine could be fraught with peril.

June 30, 2020

Study suggests moderate drinking may have benefits

Here’s something worth drinking to.

June 29, 2020

WHO says countries grumbling about coronavirus contact tracing are ‘lame’

The U.N. health agency has repeatedly advised that shutting down COVID-19 outbreaks requires strong contact tracing.

June 28, 2020

South Korea struggles with new spikes, but WHO disputes claim of 'second wave'

The country was touted as a prime example early during the pandemic, but has stumbled with a return to normal.

June 22, 2020

WHO sees record single-day increase in worldwide coronavirus cases

The World Health Organization on Sunday reported a record daily increase in worldwide coronavirus cases, with more than 183,000 new infections in a period of just 24 hours.